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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S80 HMBMOT history

S80 HMB is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 194,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2026.

S80 HMB silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
194,842 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S80 HMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S80 HMB was last recorded at 194,842 miles on 15 Mar 2026, 8,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,582 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,260 miles
Average per year
10,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,842 miles
  • 2025 – 186,582 miles
  • 2024 – 175,985 miles
  • 2023 – 171,794 miles
  • 2022 – 166,694 miles
  • 2021 – 158,258 miles
  • 2020 – 151,674 miles
  • 2019 – 139,617 miles
  • 2018 – 131,361 miles
  • 2017 – 125,791 miles
  • 2016 – 111,415 miles
  • 2015 – 93,212 miles
  • 2014 – 75,249 miles
  • 2013 – 58,112 miles
  • 2012 – 47,892 miles
  • 2011 – 35,922 miles
  • 2010 – 31,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,842 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,842 miles (+8,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    194,842 miles
    Test number
    268288178365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,582 miles (+315)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    186,582 miles
    Test number
    930748350412
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail186,267 miles (+10,282)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,267 miles
    Test number
    536061669536
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper blade not parking in correct position, ,parking too high (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split open to inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass175,985 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    175,985 miles
    Test number
    879980571318
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail175,984 miles (+4,190)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,984 miles
    Test number
    686969874748
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass171,794 miles (+5,100)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,794 miles
    Test number
    413194563170
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass166,694 miles (+8,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,694 miles
    Test number
    210141062690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass158,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,258 miles
    Test number
    703322493058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail158,258 miles (+6,584)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,258 miles
    Test number
    288914032098
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,674 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,674 miles
    Test number
    828437688167
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge

  11. Fail151,669 miles (+12,052)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,669 miles
    Test number
    535770257672
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

  12. Pass139,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,617 miles
    Test number
    538057778815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail139,617 miles (+8,256)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,617 miles
    Test number
    875547498032
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass131,361 miles (+5,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,361 miles
    Test number
    845626792313
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness starting to wear thin/low. (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass125,791 miles (+14,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,791 miles
    Test number
    673171660232
    • AdvisoryInput diff seal leaking

  16. Pass111,415 miles (+18,203)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,415 miles
    Test number
    369214999730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,212 miles (+17,963)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,212 miles
    Test number
    786569115174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,249 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,249 miles
    Test number
    268752034151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,245 miles (+17,133)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,245 miles
    Test number
    559849524195
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.

  20. Pass58,112 miles (+10,220)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,112 miles
    Test number
    698939713113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,892 miles (+11,970)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,892 miles
    Test number
    207677212178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,922 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,922 miles
    Test number
    856167231142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,830 miles
    Test number
    504006710395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S80 HMB

Does S80 HMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S80 HMB is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S80 HMB?
The MOT on S80 HMB is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S80 HMB done?
S80 HMB was recorded at 194,842 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2026, an average of 10,628 miles a year.
Has S80 HMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S80 HMB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S80 HMB 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 S80 HMB find?
S80 HMB passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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