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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S99 THCMOT history

S99 THC is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2024
Mileage
146,285 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 THC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 THC was last recorded at 146,285 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 12,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,001 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
12,284 miles
Average per year
6,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,285 miles
  • 2022 – 134,001 miles
  • 2021 – 123,072 miles
  • 2020 – 117,181 miles
  • 2019 – 111,495 miles
  • 2018 – 101,522 miles
  • 2017 – 93,696 miles
  • 2016 – 82,278 miles
  • 2015 – 76,680 miles
  • 2014 – 73,720 miles
  • 2013 – 72,183 miles
  • 2012 – 69,690 miles
  • 2011 – 64,493 miles
  • 2010 – 59,970 miles
  • 2009 – 55,653 miles
  • 2008 – 47,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,285 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,285 miles (+12,284)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,285 miles
    Test number
    878910070433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,001 miles (+10,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,001 miles
    Test number
    423744982791
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass123,072 miles (+5,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,072 miles
    Test number
    119504227258
    • AdvisoryOuter ns/os sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass117,181 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,181 miles
    Test number
    691361304452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,495 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,495 miles
    Test number
    831991942079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail111,478 miles (+9,956)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,478 miles
    Test number
    490401236230
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass101,522 miles (+7,826)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,522 miles
    Test number
    636801487971
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight damage to inner arch area
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension air bags are worn
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre is close to inner wheel arch
  8. Pass93,696 miles (+11,418)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,696 miles
    Test number
    867288577143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,278 miles (+5,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,278 miles
    Test number
    909688166726
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers & undertrays fitted
  10. Pass76,680 miles (+2,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,680 miles
    Test number
    477984259481
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brakepipes coated in grease
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met
  11. Pass73,720 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,720 miles
    Test number
    716753894280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brakepipes coated in grease
  12. Fail73,715 miles (+1,532)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,715 miles
    Test number
    529528584293
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brakepipes coated in grease
  13. Pass72,183 miles (+2,493)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,183 miles
    Test number
    856864993260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
  14. Pass69,690 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,690 miles
    Test number
    616254292256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail69,680 miles (+5,187)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,680 miles
    Test number
    419393692219
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass64,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,493 miles
    Test number
    988066761272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,493 miles (+4,523)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,493 miles
    Test number
    516845161207
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass59,970 miles (+4,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    420245660296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass55,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,653 miles
    Test number
    160363379231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,653 miles (+8,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,653 miles
    Test number
    733159869225
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass47,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,096 miles
    Test number
    142539638375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,096 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,096 miles
    Test number
    503022838326
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S99 THC

Does S99 THC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S99 THC expired on 20 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S99 THC?
The MOT on S99 THC expired on 20 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S99 THC done?
S99 THC was recorded at 146,285 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 6,662 miles a year.
Has S99 THC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 THC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S99 THC 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 THC find?
S99 THC passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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