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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

S60 MBBMOT history

S60 MBB is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
96,054 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S60 MBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S60 MBB was last recorded at 96,054 miles on 20 May 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2015: 91,362 miles, lower than 91,365 miles on 24 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,959 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,054 miles
  • 2025 – 95,906 miles
  • 2024 – 95,885 miles
  • 2023 – 95,871 miles
  • 2022 – 95,800 miles
  • 2021 – 95,515 miles
  • 2020 – 95,199 miles
  • 2019 – 94,839 miles
  • 2018 – 94,529 miles
  • 2016 – 94,070 miles
  • 2015 – 91,362 miles
  • 2014 – 87,764 miles
  • 2013 – 83,319 miles
  • 2011 – 83,275 miles
  • 2010 – 82,880 miles
  • 2009 – 82,697 miles
  • 2008 – 81,959 miles
  • 2007 – 81,609 miles
  • 2006 – 80,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,054 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking area corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills have covers fitted

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,054 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,054 miles
    Test number
    241590855630
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills have covers fitted
  2. Fail95,959 miles (+53)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,959 miles
    Test number
    624337386253
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have plastic covers fitted
  3. Pass95,906 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,906 miles
    Test number
    724349225709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill/jacking point area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill/jacking point area corroded
  4. Pass95,885 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,885 miles
    Test number
    348370111590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rigid brake pipes coverd in grease
  5. Pass95,871 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,871 miles
    Test number
    773013409314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass95,800 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,800 miles
    Test number
    677301240277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail95,795 miles (+280)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    997310280207
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass95,515 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,515 miles
    Test number
    634902193166
    • AdvisoryLl brake pipes covered in grease
  9. Pass95,199 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    727942059007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail95,198 miles (+359)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,198 miles
    Test number
    130424601739
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass94,839 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,839 miles
    Test number
    901030941236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,529 miles (+459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,529 miles
    Test number
    611301762250
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass94,070 miles (+2,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,070 miles
    Test number
    912602548357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass91,362 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    286110272445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,365 miles (+3,601)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,365 miles
    Test number
    622304277629
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass87,764 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,764 miles
    Test number
    709282534242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,319 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    119005733225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,275 miles (+395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,275 miles
    Test number
    127980521371
    • NoteBoth front wipers will soon need replacing
  19. Pass82,880 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,880 miles
    Test number
    934339470130
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass82,697 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    524482989199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,959 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,959 miles
    Test number
    604870888124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,609 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,609 miles
    Test number
    204010087167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    412242976166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S60 MBB

Does S60 MBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S60 MBB is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S60 MBB?
The MOT on S60 MBB is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S60 MBB done?
S60 MBB was recorded at 96,054 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 787 miles a year.
Has S60 MBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S60 MBB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S60 MBB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S60 MBB find?
S60 MBB passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear jacking area corroded; nearside and offside sills have covers fitted.

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