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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S99 EMBMOT history

S99 EMB is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 155,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
155,918 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 EMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 EMB was last recorded at 155,918 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 9,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,040 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,878 miles
Average per year
10,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,918 miles
  • 2025 – 146,040 miles
  • 2024 – 127,547 miles
  • 2023 – 113,101 miles
  • 2022 – 107,100 miles
  • 2021 – 96,309 miles
  • 2020 – 87,791 miles
  • 2019 – 73,322 miles
  • 2018 – 57,777 miles
  • 2016 – 48,851 miles
  • 2015 – 40,374 miles
  • 2014 – 28,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,918 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,918 miles (+9,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    155,918 miles
    Test number
    641281630944
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass146,040 miles (+18,493)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,040 miles
    Test number
    998220827658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,547 miles (+14,446)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,547 miles
    Test number
    851076492330
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,101 miles (+6,001)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,101 miles
    Test number
    981145387448
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,100 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,100 miles
    Test number
    683709540914
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,100 miles (+10,791)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,100 miles
    Test number
    903005842209
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,309 miles (+8,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    383403795059
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryCover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear discs and pads getting low

  8. Pass87,791 miles (+14,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,791 miles
    Test number
    359190399877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAY FITTED

  9. Pass73,322 miles (+15,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,322 miles
    Test number
    308264175468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass57,777 miles (+8,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,777 miles
    Test number
    718920790902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass48,851 miles (+8,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,851 miles
    Test number
    310427655221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass40,374 miles (+11,807)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,374 miles
    Test number
    485766305158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,567 miles
    Test number
    509103064048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S99 EMB

Does S99 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 EMB is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S99 EMB?
The MOT on S99 EMB is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 EMB done?
S99 EMB was recorded at 155,918 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 10,086 miles a year.
Has S99 EMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 EMB has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S99 EMB 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 S99 EMB find?
S99 EMB passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear nail in tyre.

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