BMW logo

BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S5 AXFMOT history

S5 AXF is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 253,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

S5 AXF silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
253,189 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,436 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S5 AXF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S5 AXF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 AXF was last recorded at 253,189 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,009 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,180 miles
Average per year
12,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,189 miles
  • 2025 – 251,009 miles
  • 2024 – 249,081 miles
  • 2023 – 246,631 miles
  • 2022 – 238,635 miles
  • 2021 – 225,279 miles
  • 2020 – 213,874 miles
  • 2018 – 202,350 miles
  • 2017 – 184,319 miles
  • 2016 – 164,274 miles
  • 2015 – 151,960 miles
  • 2014 – 133,579 miles
  • 2013 – 120,200 miles
  • 2012 – 107,542 miles
  • 2011 – 87,702 miles
  • 2010 – 66,343 miles
  • 2009 – 40,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,189 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose deleted but emission pass withlimit:1.50 1/m

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement little play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,189 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    253,189 miles
    Test number
    115818422811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass251,009 miles (+1,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    251,009 miles
    Test number
    464444996774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass249,081 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    249,081 miles
    Test number
    186918832772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass246,631 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    246,631 miles
    Test number
    734222868796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass238,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    238,635 miles
    Test number
    627129466838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail238,635 miles (+13,356)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,635 miles
    Test number
    633705297149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass225,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    225,279 miles
    Test number
    416791042811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose deleted but emission pass withlimit:1.50 1/m (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement little play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail225,279 miles (+11,405)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,279 miles
    Test number
    473744662401
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp incorrect colour HID Bulb. (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose deleted but emission pass withlimit:1.50 1/m (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement little play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass213,874 miles (+11,524)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    213,874 miles
    Test number
    477952310596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass202,350 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    202,350 miles
    Test number
    926839616033
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

  11. Fail202,350 miles (+18,031)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,350 miles
    Test number
    100757283197
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass184,319 miles (+20,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    184,319 miles
    Test number
    315413687835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has slight play on ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass164,274 miles (+12,314)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    164,274 miles
    Test number
    235819988539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass151,960 miles (+18,381)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    151,960 miles
    Test number
    655387725266
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass133,579 miles (+13,379)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,579 miles
    Test number
    337749814246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,200 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,200 miles
    Test number
    495988383236
    • NoteBoth front tyres have small nicks in outer sidewalls
    • NoteCannot fully test under body items due to factory finishing trim

  17. Fail120,199 miles (+12,657)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,199 miles
    Test number
    198277383235
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have small nicks in outer sidewalls
    • NoteCannot fully test under body items due to factory finishing trim

  18. Pass107,542 miles (+19,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    107,542 miles
    Test number
    508876522287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass87,702 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,702 miles
    Test number
    585406701202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall cuts in nearside front tyre wall.

  20. Fail87,702 miles (+21,359)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,702 miles
    Test number
    956446701262
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass66,343 miles (+1,627)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    551886870198
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteSlight noise from rear wheel bearing?

  22. Fail64,716 miles (+24,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,716 miles
    Test number
    744753550125
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass40,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    284409149162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,431 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,431 miles
    Test number
    152389849128
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 AXF

Does S5 AXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 AXF is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 AXF?
The MOT on S5 AXF is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 AXF done?
S5 AXF was recorded at 253,189 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 12,436 miles a year.
Has S5 AXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 AXF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S5 AXF 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 S5 AXF find?
S5 AXF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all S5A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.