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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,991 cc

S787 CNUMOT history

S787 CNU is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
117,705 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 CNU
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 CNU was last recorded at 117,705 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,916 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
789 miles
Average per year
3,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,705 miles
  • 2024 – 116,916 miles
  • 2023 – 115,269 miles
  • 2022 – 113,331 miles
  • 2021 – 111,087 miles
  • 2020 – 109,385 miles
  • 2019 – 106,923 miles
  • 2018 – 101,781 miles
  • 2017 – 100,780 miles
  • 2016 – 99,507 miles
  • 2015 – 98,282 miles
  • 2014 – 97,516 miles
  • 2013 – 94,489 miles
  • 2012 – 92,294 miles
  • 2011 – 89,480 miles
  • 2010 – 87,200 miles
  • 2009 – 82,376 miles
  • 2008 – 77,915 miles
  • 2007 – 70,697 miles
  • 2006 – 51,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,705 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,705 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,705 miles
    Test number
    906282636686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,916 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,916 miles
    Test number
    692026900408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,269 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,269 miles
    Test number
    890645234100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,331 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,331 miles
    Test number
    592569379221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,087 miles (+1,702)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,087 miles
    Test number
    686863793549
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass109,385 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,385 miles
    Test number
    490855727638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,923 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,923 miles
    Test number
    717085241164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,781 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,781 miles
    Test number
    912488657776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,780 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    680975507690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,752 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    973202165421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,507 miles (+1,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,507 miles
    Test number
    383204395511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass98,282 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,282 miles
    Test number
    414252357142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,516 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,516 miles
    Test number
    726341154218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,489 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    295875813217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,294 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    166091222221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,480 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,480 miles
    Test number
    715178111237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,200 miles
    Test number
    553883030241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,200 miles (+4,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,200 miles
    Test number
    941006720230
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass82,376 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,376 miles
    Test number
    940297129241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,915 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,915 miles
    Test number
    350555718205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,891 miles (+7,194)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,891 miles
    Test number
    201168108249
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
  22. Pass70,697 miles (+18,857)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    511569907263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,840 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,840 miles
    Test number
    411649106231
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass51,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,840 miles
    Test number
    664529906252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S787 CNU

Does S787 CNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S787 CNU expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S787 CNU?
The MOT on S787 CNU expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S787 CNU done?
S787 CNU was recorded at 117,705 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 3,444 miles a year.
Has S787 CNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 CNU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2010.
Has the mileage on S787 CNU 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 S787 CNU find?
S787 CNU passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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