BMW 520
Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
S5 HBFMOT history
S5 HBF is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,861 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 100,861 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,420 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 HBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 HBF was last recorded at 100,861 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 5,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,078 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,783 miles
- Average per year
- 3,420 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,861 miles
- 2025 – 95,078 miles
- 2024 – 88,681 miles
- 2023 – 82,021 miles
- 2022 – 80,297 miles
- 2019 – 79,784 miles
- 2018 – 78,944 miles
- 2017 – 77,109 miles
- 2016 – 73,492 miles
- 2013 – 69,693 miles
- 2012 – 65,083 miles
- 2011 – 61,439 miles
- 2010 – 57,070 miles
- 2009 – 52,800 miles
- 2008 – 47,597 miles
- 2007 – 38,268 miles
- 2006 – 32,394 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,861 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,861 miles (+5,783)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 100,861 miles
- Test number
- 523553188864
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,078 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 95,078 miles
- Test number
- 367204570693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail95,078 miles (+6,397)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,078 miles
- Test number
- 980578432020
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,681 miles (+6,660)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 88,681 miles
- Test number
- 646791725519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,021 miles (+42)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 82,021 miles
- Test number
- 499108007123
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail81,979 miles (+4)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,979 miles
- Test number
- 966296671248
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust up unit insecure inside the lamp (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail81,975 miles (+1,678)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,975 miles
- Test number
- 898742754093
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Loose in housing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Loose in housing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,297 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 80,297 miles
- Test number
- 628425590234
- AdvisoryAdvise covers under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection
Fail80,297 miles (+513)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,297 miles
- Test number
- 349602011486
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise covers under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection
Pass79,784 miles (+840)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 79,784 miles
- Test number
- 456495894068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,944 miles (+1,835)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 78,944 miles
- Test number
- 466886356541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,109 miles (+3,617)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 77,109 miles
- Test number
- 342666218615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,492 miles (+3,799)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 73,492 miles
- Test number
- 367757233984
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded.
Pass69,693 miles (+4,610)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 69,693 miles
- Test number
- 228553173219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,083 miles (+167)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 65,083 miles
- Test number
- 456794062287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,916 miles (+3,477)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,916 miles
- Test number
- 588517952251
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,439 miles (+4,369)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 61,439 miles
- Test number
- 196071371296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,070 miles (+4,270)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 57,070 miles
- Test number
- 270423660235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,800 miles (+5,203)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 52,800 miles
- Test number
- 592630769250
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 47,597 miles
- Test number
- 330203568257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,597 miles (+9,329)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,597 miles
- Test number
- 883962768276
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass38,268 miles (+5,874)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 38,268 miles
- Test number
- 832243957069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,394 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 32,394 miles
- Test number
- 921381066039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 HBF
- Does S5 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 HBF is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 HBF?
- The MOT on S5 HBF is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 HBF done?
- S5 HBF was recorded at 100,861 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,420 miles a year.
- Has S5 HBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 HBF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S5 HBF 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 HBF find?
- S5 HBF passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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