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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S800 MCFMOT history

S800 MCF is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,163 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S800 MCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S800 MCF was last recorded at 143,163 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 3,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,871 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,292 miles
Average per year
8,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,163 miles
  • 2025 – 139,871 miles
  • 2024 – 129,893 miles
  • 2022 – 107,249 miles
  • 2020 – 86,343 miles
  • 2019 – 81,182 miles
  • 2018 – 75,379 miles
  • 2017 – 67,133 miles
  • 2016 – 62,733 miles
  • 2015 – 55,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,163 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,163 miles
    Test number
    405619800502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail143,162 miles (+3,291)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,162 miles
    Test number
    492813620195
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass139,871 miles (+9,978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,871 miles
    Test number
    676702219204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass129,893 miles (+22,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,893 miles
    Test number
    465013697971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Pass107,249 miles (+19,837)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,249 miles
    Test number
    786448461493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.25mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.25mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass87,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    838590237287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,412 miles (+1,069)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    709591238873
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,343 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,343 miles
    Test number
    809565366251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail86,333 miles (+5,151)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,333 miles
    Test number
    865796943922
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass81,182 miles (+5,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,182 miles
    Test number
    483046845589
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPedestrian protection system fault
  11. Pass75,379 miles (+8,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,379 miles
    Test number
    957988432537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass67,133 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,133 miles
    Test number
    145937938609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,733 miles (+7,553)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    504885186432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,180 miles
    Test number
    229584785194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S800 MCF

Does S800 MCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S800 MCF is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S800 MCF?
The MOT on S800 MCF is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S800 MCF done?
S800 MCF was recorded at 143,163 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,367 miles a year.
Has S800 MCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S800 MCF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S800 MCF 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 S800 MCF find?
S800 MCF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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