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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S88 KJGMOT history

S88 KJG is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 118,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

S88 KJG black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,600 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 KJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 KJG was last recorded at 118,600 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,883 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,717 miles
Average per year
13,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,600 miles
  • 2025 – 114,883 miles
  • 2024 – 108,947 miles
  • 2023 – 103,998 miles
  • 2022 – 90,016 miles
  • 2021 – 69,668 miles
  • 2020 – 34,781 miles
  • 2019 – 19,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,600 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine Body Sill & Suspension Covers On Vehicle
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 7 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,600 miles (+3,717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,600 miles
    Test number
    251637380557
    • AdvisoryEngine Body Sill & Suspension Covers On Vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass114,883 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,883 miles
    Test number
    980033291267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Fail114,851 miles (+5,904)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,851 miles
    Test number
    987332348878
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass108,947 miles (+4,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,947 miles
    Test number
    457387182931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass103,998 miles (+13,982)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,998 miles
    Test number
    809889512846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,016 miles (+20,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,016 miles
    Test number
    290333744948
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  7. Pass69,668 miles (+34,887)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,668 miles
    Test number
    434992453061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,781 miles (+15,453)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,781 miles
    Test number
    748830268176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    19,328 miles
    Test number
    772950270546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 KJG

Does S88 KJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 KJG is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 KJG?
The MOT on S88 KJG is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 KJG done?
S88 KJG was recorded at 118,600 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 13,930 miles a year.
Has S88 KJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 KJG has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 KJG 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 S88 KJG find?
S88 KJG passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: engine body sill & suspension covers on vehicle; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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