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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

S73 SCRMOT history

S73 SCR is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 200,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

S73 SCR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
200,831 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 SCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 SCR was last recorded at 200,831 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 7,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,529 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,302 miles
Average per year
5,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,831 miles
  • 2025 – 193,529 miles
  • 2024 – 173,601 miles
  • 2023 – 162,106 miles
  • 2022 – 161,973 miles
  • 2021 – 160,448 miles
  • 2020 – 159,878 miles
  • 2019 – 158,458 miles
  • 2018 – 156,365 miles
  • 2017 – 154,222 miles
  • 2016 – 152,499 miles
  • 2015 – 150,393 miles
  • 2014 – 145,333 miles
  • 2013 – 141,209 miles
  • 2012 – 136,198 miles
  • 2011 – 129,793 miles
  • 2010 – 122,803 miles
  • 2009 – 117,089 miles
  • 2008 – 109,499 miles
  • 2007 – 103,088 miles
  • 2006 – 95,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,831 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,831 miles (+7,302)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    200,831 miles
    Test number
    995909443350
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass193,529 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    193,529 miles
    Test number
    952541496207
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points corroded but still structurally sound
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  3. Fail193,529 miles (+19,928)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,529 miles
    Test number
    639666719234
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points corroded but still structurally sound
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  4. Pass173,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,601 miles
    Test number
    517044777769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    237440348270
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

  6. Pass162,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,106 miles
    Test number
    473889491072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,106 miles (+133)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,106 miles
    Test number
    610218665740
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass161,973 miles (+1,525)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,973 miles
    Test number
    408485550366
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass160,448 miles (+570)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    160,448 miles
    Test number
    379759045982
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryJacking points and outer sills have advanced corrosion(holed)

  10. Pass159,878 miles (+1,420)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,878 miles
    Test number
    529217602183
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower shock absorber eye cracked

  11. Pass158,458 miles (+2,093)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    158,458 miles
    Test number
    412932620520
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tearing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass156,365 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    156,365 miles
    Test number
    324982675921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass154,222 miles (+1,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,222 miles
    Test number
    569774270173
    • AdvisoryFront no. plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower shocker eye cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake efficiency becoming low

  14. Pass152,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    152,499 miles
    Test number
    312300495577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail152,499 miles (+2,106)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,499 miles
    Test number
    295448407427
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail

  16. Pass150,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    150,393 miles
    Test number
    499713525047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail150,391 miles (+5,058)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,391 miles
    Test number
    657823925058
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass145,333 miles (+4,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    145,333 miles
    Test number
    978677514088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass141,209 miles (+5,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    141,209 miles
    Test number
    176602403041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass136,198 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    136,198 miles
    Test number
    558944922037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail136,189 miles (+6,396)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,189 miles
    Test number
    115080122431
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass129,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    129,793 miles
    Test number
    678826001013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail129,793 miles (+6,990)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,793 miles
    Test number
    629736201093
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass122,803 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    122,803 miles
    Test number
    162410320021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass117,089 miles (+7,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    117,089 miles
    Test number
    420460429029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail109,499 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,499 miles
    Test number
    774973428061
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass109,499 miles (+6,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    109,499 miles
    Test number
    903243828089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail103,088 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,088 miles
    Test number
    744456727077
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass103,088 miles (+7,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    103,088 miles
    Test number
    812306427067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass95,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    95,431 miles
    Test number
    921580826065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 SCR

Does S73 SCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 SCR is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S73 SCR?
The MOT on S73 SCR is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S73 SCR done?
S73 SCR was recorded at 200,831 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,238 miles a year.
Has S73 SCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 SCR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S73 SCR 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 SCR find?
S73 SCR passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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