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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S8 MDUMOT history

S8 MDU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 123,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S8 MDU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,998 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 MDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 MDU was last recorded at 123,998 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 5,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,149 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,849 miles
Average per year
9,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,998 miles
  • 2024 – 118,149 miles
  • 2023 – 113,430 miles
  • 2022 – 106,626 miles
  • 2021 – 98,569 miles
  • 2020 – 96,433 miles
  • 2019 – 74,729 miles
  • 2018 – 51,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,998 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,998 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,998 miles
    Test number
    132592064396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,149 miles (+4,719)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,149 miles
    Test number
    280918770488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,430 miles (+6,804)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,430 miles
    Test number
    298484754751
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass106,626 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,626 miles
    Test number
    377394624641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,569 miles
    Test number
    286491230751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,562 miles (+2,129)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,562 miles
    Test number
    362894623919
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass96,433 miles (+21,704)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,433 miles
    Test number
    509633799450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,729 miles
    Test number
    504977320085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,729 miles (+23,424)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,729 miles
    Test number
    509361755544
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass51,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    450281342548
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about S8 MDU

Does S8 MDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 MDU is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 MDU?
The MOT on S8 MDU is valid until 20 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 MDU done?
S8 MDU was recorded at 123,998 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 9,776 miles a year.
Has S8 MDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 MDU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S8 MDU 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 MDU find?
S8 MDU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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