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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S70 CYHMOT history

S70 CYH is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S70 CYH silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
145,467 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 CYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 CYH was last recorded at 145,467 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,846 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,621 miles
Average per year
7,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,467 miles
  • 2025 – 139,846 miles
  • 2024 – 133,056 miles
  • 2023 – 128,085 miles
  • 2022 – 110,188 miles
  • 2021 – 91,879 miles
  • 2020 – 90,875 miles
  • 2019 – 86,959 miles
  • 2018 – 86,889 miles
  • 2017 – 76,686 miles
  • 2016 – 74,596 miles
  • 2015 – 66,603 miles
  • 2014 – 56,774 miles
  • 2013 – 47,236 miles
  • 2012 – 38,555 miles
  • 2011 – 38,191 miles
  • 2010 – 27,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,467 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency was fine just seems as nearside works a lot quicker (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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, 2024–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,467 miles (+5,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    145,467 miles
    Test number
    781147675727
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency was fine just seems as nearside works a lot quicker (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,846 miles (+6,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,846 miles
    Test number
    986827739618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass133,056 miles (+4,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,056 miles
    Test number
    943511984714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass128,085 miles (+17,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,085 miles
    Test number
    348466178634
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,188 miles (+18,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,188 miles
    Test number
    626604153041
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,879 miles (+1,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,879 miles
    Test number
    896520645825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,875 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,875 miles
    Test number
    762195052766
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail90,874 miles (+3,915)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,874 miles
    Test number
    342832623696
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on dash

  9. Pass86,959 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,959 miles
    Test number
    944725794142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,889 miles
    Test number
    537471788307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,889 miles (+578)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,889 miles
    Test number
    362081820905
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass86,311 miles (+9,625)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,311 miles
    Test number
    292634214142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,686 miles
    Test number
    951130436138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,686 miles (+2,090)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,686 miles
    Test number
    231905289757
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass74,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,596 miles
    Test number
    752518538930
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  16. Fail74,596 miles (+7,993)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,596 miles
    Test number
    527932605786
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  17. Pass66,603 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    258606495128
    • NoteWear in front brake disks. offside rear tyre 2mm

  18. Fail66,587 miles (+9,813)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,587 miles
    Test number
    468022295134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWear in front brake disks. offside rear tyre 2mm

  19. Pass56,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,774 miles
    Test number
    175888874109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail56,774 miles (+9,538)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,774 miles
    Test number
    417368574144
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,236 miles
    Test number
    506691473126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,236 miles (+8,681)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,236 miles
    Test number
    115790273177
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass38,555 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    738921682172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,191 miles (+10,910)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,191 miles
    Test number
    598902341355
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  25. Pass27,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,281 miles
    Test number
    924626250336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S70 CYH

Does S70 CYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 CYH is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 CYH?
The MOT on S70 CYH is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 CYH done?
S70 CYH was recorded at 145,467 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,538 miles a year.
Has S70 CYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 CYH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S70 CYH 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 S70 CYH find?
S70 CYH passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency was fine just seems as nearside works a lot quicker.

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