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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,991 cc

S762 XCRMOT history

S762 XCR is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 95,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

S762 XCR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,522 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S762 XCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S762 XCR was last recorded at 95,522 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,241 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,281 miles
Average per year
2,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,522 miles
  • 2024 – 94,241 miles
  • 2023 – 92,840 miles
  • 2022 – 91,707 miles
  • 2021 – 90,322 miles
  • 2020 – 89,179 miles
  • 2019 – 87,924 miles
  • 2018 – 86,170 miles
  • 2017 – 84,253 miles
  • 2016 – 82,352 miles
  • 2015 – 79,524 miles
  • 2014 – 76,914 miles
  • 2013 – 72,859 miles
  • 2012 – 69,117 miles
  • 2011 – 65,996 miles
  • 2010 – 62,311 miles
  • 2009 – 59,470 miles
  • 2008 – 55,916 miles
  • 2007 – 51,880 miles
  • 2006 – 46,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,522 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,522 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,522 miles
    Test number
    881195343547
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,522 miles (+1,281)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,522 miles
    Test number
    563166504453
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,241 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,241 miles
    Test number
    922819205727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,194 miles (+1,354)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,194 miles
    Test number
    438966632944
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S/R lower seat belt mounting area, inner seal corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,840 miles (+1,133)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,840 miles
    Test number
    251633894571
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass91,707 miles (+1,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,707 miles
    Test number
    230968256878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass90,322 miles (+1,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,322 miles
    Test number
    722686544554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass89,179 miles (+1,255)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,179 miles
    Test number
    879543590141
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,924 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,924 miles
    Test number
    789806804053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail87,924 miles (+1,754)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,924 miles
    Test number
    910351764299
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass86,170 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,170 miles
    Test number
    723405715578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail86,130 miles (+1,877)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,130 miles
    Test number
    763625227949
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass84,253 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,253 miles
    Test number
    171508097356
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail84,251 miles (+1,899)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,251 miles
    Test number
    939680101627
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass82,352 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,352 miles
    Test number
    469151234300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,524 miles (+2,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,524 miles
    Test number
    242296385915
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency 16%

  17. Pass76,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,914 miles
    Test number
    859505934349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail76,914 miles (+4,055)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,914 miles
    Test number
    489535534451
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass72,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    986077933365
    • 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. Fail72,859 miles (+3,742)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    988367833355
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • 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)
    • 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. Pass69,117 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    839059032397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,114 miles (+3,118)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,114 miles
    Test number
    249988932334
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass65,996 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    218831141373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,311 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,311 miles
    Test number
    403907500404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,308 miles (+2,838)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,308 miles
    Test number
    272545400382
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass59,470 miles (+3,554)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,470 miles
    Test number
    862196939337
    • NoteN/s/f bumper insecure
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  27. Pass55,916 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    163890548352
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
    • NoteCondensation in nearside front headlamp
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked

  28. Fail55,916 miles (+4,036)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    171810048367
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
    • NoteCondensation in nearside front headlamp
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked

  29. Pass51,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,880 miles
    Test number
    381764057313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail51,865 miles (+5,291)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,865 miles
    Test number
    264144357345
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass46,574 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    881103156397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass40,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,550 miles
    Test number
    223175806066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S762 XCR

Does S762 XCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S762 XCR is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S762 XCR?
The MOT on S762 XCR is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S762 XCR done?
S762 XCR was recorded at 95,522 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 2,764 miles a year.
Has S762 XCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S762 XCR has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S762 XCR 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 S762 XCR find?
S762 XCR passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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