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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S5 PYOMOT history

S5 PYO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 185,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

S5 PYO black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2023
Mileage
185,452 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 PYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 PYO was last recorded at 185,452 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 7,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,686 miles · 27 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
7,766 miles
Average per year
9,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,452 miles
  • 2021 – 177,686 miles
  • 2020 – 171,472 miles
  • 2019 – 160,212 miles
  • 2018 – 149,504 miles
  • 2017 – 145,099 miles
  • 2016 – 138,861 miles
  • 2015 – 130,958 miles
  • 2014 – 126,980 miles
  • 2013 – 122,111 miles
  • 2012 – 117,427 miles
  • 2011 – 102,018 miles
  • 2010 – 82,990 miles
  • 2008 – 48,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,452 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,452 miles (+7,766)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    185,452 miles
    Test number
    964292238139
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass177,686 miles (+6,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    177,686 miles
    Test number
    986612301750
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass171,472 miles (+11,260)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    171,472 miles
    Test number
    573728860000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,212 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,212 miles
    Test number
    955002441819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail160,210 miles (+10,706)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,210 miles
    Test number
    129326873533
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass149,504 miles (+4,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,504 miles
    Test number
    450867089603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass145,099 miles (+6,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,099 miles
    Test number
    114128342648
    • AdvisoryCHILD SEAT INSECURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass138,861 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,861 miles
    Test number
    768435039397
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  9. Fail138,861 miles (+7,903)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,861 miles
    Test number
    178240063803
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  10. Pass130,958 miles (+3,978)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,958 miles
    Test number
    779467425179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCHILD SEAT INSECURE
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass126,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,980 miles
    Test number
    168253654116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,980 miles (+4,869)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,980 miles
    Test number
    919391654131
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass122,111 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    122,111 miles
    Test number
    307949623113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,427 miles (+15,409)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,427 miles
    Test number
    356180132137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,018 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,018 miles
    Test number
    127980631177
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc's worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is not a run flat

  16. Fail102,018 miles (+19,028)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,018 miles
    Test number
    205857021114
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc's worn

  17. Pass82,990 miles (+34,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,990 miles
    Test number
    734438010013
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    681359508351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 PYO

Does S5 PYO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 PYO expired on 26 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 PYO?
The MOT on S5 PYO expired on 26 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 PYO done?
S5 PYO was recorded at 185,452 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 9,909 miles a year.
Has S5 PYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 PYO has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on S5 PYO 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 PYO find?
S5 PYO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheelarch.

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