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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S8 VAYMOT history

S8 VAY is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 141,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
141,145 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 VAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 VAY was last recorded at 141,145 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 8,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,601 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,544 miles
Average per year
7,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,145 miles
  • 2024 – 132,601 miles
  • 2023 – 124,618 miles
  • 2021 – 120,983 miles
  • 2020 – 115,599 miles
  • 2019 – 111,697 miles
  • 2018 – 102,369 miles
  • 2017 – 94,687 miles
  • 2016 – 87,936 miles
  • 2015 – 77,871 miles
  • 2014 – 27,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,145 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,145 miles (+8,544)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,145 miles
    Test number
    937683428981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,601 miles
    Test number
    345667423653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail132,601 miles (+7,983)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,601 miles
    Test number
    978895698797
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,618 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,618 miles
    Test number
    104043327855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,261 miles (+3,278)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,261 miles
    Test number
    508155612179
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,983 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,983 miles
    Test number
    928771857314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,599 miles (+3,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,599 miles
    Test number
    770325302229
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass111,697 miles (+9,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,697 miles
    Test number
    889794768833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,369 miles (+7,682)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,369 miles
    Test number
    667549372933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,687 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,687 miles
    Test number
    199946768320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,936 miles (+10,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    747155821727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass77,871 miles (+50,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,871 miles
    Test number
    451370781253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,320 miles
    Test number
    269846964233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,319 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    976466364212
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S8 VAY

Does S8 VAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 VAY expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 VAY?
The MOT on S8 VAY expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 VAY done?
S8 VAY was recorded at 141,145 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 7,601 miles a year.
Has S8 VAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 VAY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 VAY 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 VAY find?
S8 VAY passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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