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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S88 KYRMOT history

S88 KYR is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 157,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

S88 KYR blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,584 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 KYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 KYR was last recorded at 157,584 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 9,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,017 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,567 miles
Average per year
8,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,584 miles
  • 2024 – 148,017 miles
  • 2023 – 129,961 miles
  • 2022 – 115,667 miles
  • 2021 – 107,476 miles
  • 2020 – 102,457 miles
  • 2019 – 93,173 miles
  • 2018 – 82,408 miles
  • 2017 – 76,100 miles
  • 2016 – 68,103 miles
  • 2015 – 61,870 miles
  • 2014 – 53,666 miles
  • 2013 – 45,258 miles
  • 2012 – 37,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,584 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Front Chip in windscreen Zone 'A'

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,584 miles (+9,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,584 miles
    Test number
    778401425026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass148,017 miles (+18,056)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,017 miles
    Test number
    182773182333
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear on calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Chip in windscreen Zone 'A'
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,961 miles (+14,294)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,961 miles
    Test number
    546255239870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Chip in windscreen Zone 'A'
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, on calliper perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear, inner edges on secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass115,667 miles (+8,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,667 miles
    Test number
    999189311985
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Pass107,476 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,476 miles
    Test number
    278853411197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,457 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,457 miles
    Test number
    859740218343
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,457 miles (+9,284)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,457 miles
    Test number
    730561170897
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,173 miles (+10,765)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,173 miles
    Test number
    760157765316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,408 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,408 miles
    Test number
    726855078576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,100 miles (+7,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,100 miles
    Test number
    605787883978
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass68,103 miles (+6,233)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,103 miles
    Test number
    384784498485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,870 miles (+8,204)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,870 miles
    Test number
    706220265125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteKick up on nearside headlamp missing

  13. Pass53,666 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    886109144173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,258 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,258 miles
    Test number
    508210473109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,332 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,332 miles
    Test number
    647394122192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,257 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,257 miles
    Test number
    595832722137
    • 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)

Questions about S88 KYR

Does S88 KYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 KYR is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 KYR?
The MOT on S88 KYR is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 KYR done?
S88 KYR was recorded at 157,584 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,850 miles a year.
Has S88 KYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 KYR has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on S88 KYR 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 KYR find?
S88 KYR passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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