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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S8 ETCMOT history

S8 ETC is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 155,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

S8 ETC silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,018 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
17,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ETC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
10 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 ETC was last recorded at 155,018 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 8,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,242 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,776 miles
Average per year
17,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,018 miles
  • 2025 – 146,242 miles
  • 2024 – 133,150 miles
  • 2023 – 109,522 miles
  • 2022 – 86,446 miles
  • 2021 – 67,790 miles
  • 2020 – 51,961 miles
  • 2019 – 34,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,018 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,018 miles (+8,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,018 miles
    Test number
    221085371463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass146,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,242 miles
    Test number
    379939433132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,242 miles (+13,092)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,242 miles
    Test number
    937729636868
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass133,150 miles (+23,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,150 miles
    Test number
    196417875224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass109,522 miles (+23,076)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,522 miles
    Test number
    524391660561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,446 miles (+18,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,446 miles
    Test number
    352741870292
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2754018Y RF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass67,790 miles (+15,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,790 miles
    Test number
    496071742644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.
  8. Pass51,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,961 miles
    Test number
    446800184674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail51,961 miles (+17,433)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,961 miles
    Test number
    367807310528
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass34,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,528 miles
    Test number
    494952151983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail34,528 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,528 miles
    Test number
    275830149829
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about S8 ETC

Does S8 ETC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 ETC is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 ETC?
The MOT on S8 ETC is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 ETC done?
S8 ETC was recorded at 155,018 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 17,388 miles a year.
Has S8 ETC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ETC has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 ETC 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 S8 ETC find?
S8 ETC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside.

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