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BMW 520

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,991 cc

S73 MRWMOT history

S73 MRW is a red petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
170,453 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 MRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 MRW was last recorded at 170,453 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 2,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,314 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,139 miles
Average per year
4,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,453 miles
  • 2023 – 168,314 miles
  • 2021 – 168,255 miles
  • 2020 – 163,729 miles
  • 2019 – 158,446 miles
  • 2018 – 155,175 miles
  • 2017 – 147,802 miles
  • 2016 – 147,270 miles
  • 2015 – 144,873 miles
  • 2014 – 140,283 miles
  • 2013 – 132,455 miles
  • 2012 – 126,357 miles
  • 2011 – 119,989 miles
  • 2010 – 114,182 miles
  • 2009 – 107,724 miles
  • 2008 – 100,598 miles
  • 2007 – 91,540 miles
  • 2006 – 83,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,453 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,453 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,453 miles
    Test number
    963767693703
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail170,453 miles (+2,139)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,453 miles
    Test number
    383173402443
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working wire fell off switch (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass168,314 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,314 miles
    Test number
    549532333928
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass168,255 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,255 miles
    Test number
    545387566667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail168,255 miles (+4,526)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,255 miles
    Test number
    821913460109
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass163,729 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,729 miles
    Test number
    947163271110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail163,729 miles (+5,283)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,729 miles
    Test number
    944293390225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,446 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,446 miles
    Test number
    400016605862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail158,446 miles (+3,271)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,446 miles
    Test number
    157473630996
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass155,175 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    155,175 miles
    Test number
    661802867347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail155,175 miles (+7,373)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,175 miles
    Test number
    174419749815
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass147,802 miles (+532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    147,802 miles
    Test number
    308260074055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass147,270 miles (+2,397)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    147,270 miles
    Test number
    582105328206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass144,873 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    144,873 miles
    Test number
    434796772203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,283 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    140,283 miles
    Test number
    635399104389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,455 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    132,455 miles
    Test number
    429907723234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail132,424 miles (+6,067)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,424 miles
    Test number
    618605023290
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass126,357 miles (+6,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    126,357 miles
    Test number
    558954312242
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass119,989 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    119,989 miles
    Test number
    745375911233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,182 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    114,182 miles
    Test number
    643336310214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,724 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    107,724 miles
    Test number
    560988419244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,598 miles (+9,058)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    100,598 miles
    Test number
    451538118211
    • NoteNearside front drop link upper dust cover rubber split

  23. Pass91,540 miles (+7,906)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    91,540 miles
    Test number
    603813887172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,634 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    83,634 miles
    Test number
    970398396127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,510 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,510 miles
    Test number
    104551796169
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVisual inspection of brake pads

Questions about S73 MRW

Does S73 MRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 MRW expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 MRW?
The MOT on S73 MRW expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 MRW done?
S73 MRW was recorded at 170,453 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 4,918 miles a year.
Has S73 MRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 MRW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S73 MRW 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 S73 MRW find?
S73 MRW passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 8 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 5 more.

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