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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S50 BYLMOT history

S50 BYL is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 269,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

S50 BYL grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
269,900 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
30,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 BYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 BYL was last recorded at 269,900 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
269,900 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
30,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 269,900 miles
  • 2024 – 248,597 miles
  • 2023 – 230,322 miles
  • 2022 – 164,050 miles
  • 2019 – 47,216 miles
  • 2018 – 37,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass269,900 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 5 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass269,900 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    269,900 miles
    Test number
    720427361877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail269,900 miles (+21,303)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,900 miles
    Test number
    230271892914
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass248,597 miles (+18,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    248,597 miles
    Test number
    102026498341
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (off side and near side) (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass230,322 miles (+66,272)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    230,322 miles
    Test number
    743635741653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass164,050 miles (+116,834)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    164,050 miles
    Test number
    922130855832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,216 miles (+9,721)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,216 miles
    Test number
    652170233133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,495 miles
    Test number
    504353354028
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S50 BYL

Does S50 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 BYL is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S50 BYL?
The MOT on S50 BYL is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 BYL done?
S50 BYL was recorded at 269,900 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 30,209 miles a year.
Has S50 BYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 BYL has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 BYL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S50 BYL find?
S50 BYL passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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