BMW 520
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,991 cc
S746 DKOMOT history
S746 DKO is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 172,039 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 172,039 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,686 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S746 DKO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jun 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
S746 DKO was last recorded at 172,039 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 May 2017: 116,848 miles, lower than 163,841 miles on 3 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 171,899 miles · 7 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 140 miles
- Average per year
- 5,686 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 172,039 miles
- 2023 – 171,899 miles
- 2022 – 169,799 miles
- 2021 – 169,382 miles
- 2020 – 168,831 miles
- 2019 – 168,316 miles
- 2018 – 167,937 miles
- 2017 – 116,853 miles
- 2016 – 163,841 miles
- 2014 – 159,697 miles
- 2013 – 151,494 miles
- 2012 – 143,071 miles
- 2011 – 134,233 miles
- 2010 – 125,791 miles
- 2009 – 115,623 miles
- 2008 – 104,994 miles
- 2007 – 90,293 miles
- 2006 – 74,422 miles
- 2005 – 66,489 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail172,039 miles
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 12 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Rear brake backing plates badly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear backing plates badly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Both rear brakes backing plates badly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
31 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail172,039 miles (+140)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,039 miles
- Test number
- 594779957965
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass171,899 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 171,899 miles
- Test number
- 653828012708
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail171,890 miles (+2,091)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,890 miles
- Test number
- 815171836914
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass169,799 miles (+417)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 169,799 miles
- Test number
- 778347996985
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake backing plates badly corroded
Pass169,382 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 169,382 miles
- Test number
- 430826414813
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear backing plates badly corroded
Fail169,375 miles (+544)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,375 miles
- Test number
- 876616766810
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear backing plates badly corroded
Pass168,831 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 168,831 miles
- Test number
- 312639596642
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brakes backing plates badly corroded
Fail168,827 miles (+511)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,827 miles
- Test number
- 892560735322
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brakes backing plates badly corroded
Pass168,316 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 168,316 miles
- Test number
- 312010034271
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear brake backing plates badly corroded
Fail168,308 miles (+371)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,308 miles
- Test number
- 224270929962
- DangerousBrake hose damaged and likely to fail both rear (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear brake backing plates badly corroded
Pass167,937 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 167,937 miles
- Test number
- 975509168505
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail167,923 miles (+51,070)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,923 miles
- Test number
- 393363363478
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass116,853 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 116,853 miles
- Test number
- 908167428119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,848 miles (-46,993)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,848 miles
- Test number
- 115545798940
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass163,841 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 163,841 miles
- Test number
- 613136006437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,837 miles (+4,140)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,837 miles
- Test number
- 878029075424
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass159,697 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 159,697 miles
- Test number
- 407366334499
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrossion to fuel pipes
Fail159,689 miles (+8,195)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,689 miles
- Test number
- 399156234303
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrossion to fuel pipes
Pass151,494 miles (+8,423)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 151,494 miles
- Test number
- 565216233308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,071 miles (+39)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 143,071 miles
- Test number
- 908434032359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail143,032 miles (+8,799)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,032 miles
- Test number
- 218843432393
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre has various cracks and worn on inner and outer edges
Pass134,233 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 134,233 miles
- Test number
- 559167021383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail134,231 miles (+8,440)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,231 miles
- Test number
- 368977221397
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass125,791 miles (+10,168)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 125,791 miles
- Test number
- 801027220385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,623 miles (+10,629)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 115,623 miles
- Test number
- 291921529332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,994 miles (+14,701)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 104,994 miles
- Test number
- 754132138301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,293 miles (+370)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 90,293 miles
- Test number
- 623867537388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,923 miles (+15,501)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,923 miles
- Test number
- 350570437310
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass74,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 74,422 miles
- Test number
- 961058336302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,422 miles (+7,933)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,422 miles
- Test number
- 194023736357
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass66,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 66,489 miles
- Test number
- 722548715300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S746 DKO
- Does S746 DKO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S746 DKO expired on 12 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S746 DKO?
- The MOT on S746 DKO expired on 12 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S746 DKO done?
- S746 DKO was recorded at 172,039 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 5,686 miles a year.
- Has S746 DKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S746 DKO has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on S746 DKO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S746 DKO find?
- S746 DKO failed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 3 major defects and 6 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside front service brake excessively fluctuating, and 6 more.
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