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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S8 XSUMOT history

S8 XSU is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 91,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

S8 XSU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
91,895 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XSU was last recorded at 91,895 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 13,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,665 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,230 miles
Average per year
8,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,895 miles
  • 2025 – 78,665 miles
  • 2024 – 69,433 miles
  • 2023 – 61,856 miles
  • 2022 – 53,727 miles
  • 2021 – 44,471 miles
  • 2020 – 39,654 miles
  • 2019 – 33,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,895 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,895 miles (+13,230)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    91,895 miles
    Test number
    443202496884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,665 miles
    Test number
    612475968703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,620 miles (+9,187)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,620 miles
    Test number
    231806565626
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass69,433 miles (+7,577)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,433 miles
    Test number
    213691090603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass61,856 miles (+8,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,856 miles
    Test number
    494074447393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass53,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,727 miles
    Test number
    715363811281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,727 miles (+9,256)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,727 miles
    Test number
    974699960014
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass44,471 miles (+4,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,471 miles
    Test number
    780843098320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass39,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,654 miles
    Test number
    946075370469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,654 miles (+6,333)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,654 miles
    Test number
    906450280570
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4 BULGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass33,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,321 miles
    Test number
    796651423933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 XSU

Does S8 XSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XSU is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 XSU?
The MOT on S8 XSU is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 XSU done?
S8 XSU was recorded at 91,895 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 8,466 miles a year.
Has S8 XSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XSU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 XSU 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 XSU find?
S8 XSU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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