BMW 520
White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,990 cc
S6 BFPMOT history
S6 BFP is a white petrol BMW 520 first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,685 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 140,685 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,889 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S6 BFP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 18 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S6 BFP was last recorded at 140,685 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 140,685 miles · 13 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,889 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 140,685 miles
- 2023 – 138,100 miles
- 2022 – 134,795 miles
- 2021 – 132,424 miles
- 2020 – 130,587 miles
- 2019 – 127,082 miles
- 2018 – 123,117 miles
- 2017 – 119,475 miles
- 2016 – 114,454 miles
- 2014 – 109,391 miles
- 2013 – 105,272 miles
- 2012 – 100,098 miles
- 2011 – 95,979 miles
- 2010 – 90,856 miles
- 2009 – 85,760 miles
- 2008 – 80,801 miles
- 2007 – 77,031 miles
- 2006 – 72,746 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,685 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,685 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 140,685 miles
- Test number
- 909864755744
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Fail140,685 miles (+2,585)2 dangerous2 major5 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,685 miles
- Test number
- 773103281093
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass138,100 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 138,100 miles
- Test number
- 401787821734
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Fail138,100 miles (+3,305)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,100 miles
- Test number
- 896286244557
- MajorNearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,795 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 134,795 miles
- Test number
- 842445295209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail134,795 miles (+2,371)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,795 miles
- Test number
- 424354354057
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass132,424 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 132,424 miles
- Test number
- 417277589785
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Fail132,424 miles (+1,837)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,424 miles
- Test number
- 693808185909
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,587 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 130,587 miles
- Test number
- 205230666769
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail130,587 miles (+3,505)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,587 miles
- Test number
- 970145235327
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass127,082 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 127,082 miles
- Test number
- 914497123785
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail127,082 miles (+3,965)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,082 miles
- Test number
- 185599892828
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,117 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 123,117 miles
- Test number
- 752634367768
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail123,117 miles (+3,642)4 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,117 miles
- Test number
- 382078942667
- Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,475 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 119,475 miles
- Test number
- 213228520663
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail119,475 miles (+5,021)5 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,475 miles
- Test number
- 234531699350
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,454 miles (+5,063)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 114,454 miles
- Test number
- 413069866788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,391 miles (+4,119)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 109,391 miles
- Test number
- 726315424396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,272 miles (+5,174)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 105,272 miles
- Test number
- 519734223345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,098 miles (+4,119)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 100,098 miles
- Test number
- 328195622376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,979 miles (+5,123)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 95,979 miles
- Test number
- 465822131374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,856 miles (+5,096)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 90,856 miles
- Test number
- 974506820399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,760 miles (+4,959)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 85,760 miles
- Test number
- 924097229310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,801 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 80,801 miles
- Test number
- 870691438316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,755 miles (+3,724)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,755 miles
- Test number
- 843756298233
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass77,031 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 77,031 miles
- Test number
- 440292107324
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail77,031 miles (+4,285)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,031 miles
- Test number
- 492372907328
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,746 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 72,746 miles
- Test number
- 404269666203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S6 BFP
- Does S6 BFP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S6 BFP expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S6 BFP?
- The MOT on S6 BFP expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S6 BFP done?
- S6 BFP was recorded at 140,685 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 3,889 miles a year.
- Has S6 BFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S6 BFP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on S6 BFP 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 S6 BFP find?
- S6 BFP passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 5 more.
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