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BMW 520

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S9 BVKMOT history

S9 BVK is a brown diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 145,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

S9 BVK brown BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,751 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 BVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 BVK was last recorded at 145,751 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 20,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,998 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
20,753 miles
Average per year
7,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,751 miles
  • 2025 – 124,998 miles
  • 2024 – 108,840 miles
  • 2023 – 108,808 miles
  • 2022 – 105,318 miles
  • 2021 – 99,648 miles
  • 2020 – 94,533 miles
  • 2019 – 90,706 miles
  • 2018 – 85,281 miles
  • 2017 – 77,973 miles
  • 2016 – 73,416 miles
  • 2015 – 67,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,751 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,751 miles (+20,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,751 miles
    Test number
    845756378201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass124,998 miles (+16,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,998 miles
    Test number
    956085754775
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    114809949531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,840 miles (+32)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    607735965400
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,808 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,808 miles
    Test number
    657041364486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,318 miles
    Test number
    685097573037
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail105,318 miles (+5,670)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,318 miles
    Test number
    632902919272
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass99,648 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,648 miles
    Test number
    957311885465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,533 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    696278237633
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail94,533 miles (+3,827)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    837695288514
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,706 miles (+5,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,706 miles
    Test number
    770730562803
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass85,281 miles (+7,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,281 miles
    Test number
    488030670381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE WORN STRONG ADVICE

  13. Pass77,973 miles (+4,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,973 miles
    Test number
    497913463172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall perishing

  14. Pass73,416 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,416 miles
    Test number
    809946161132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,460 miles
    Test number
    806681705236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S9 BVK

Does S9 BVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 BVK is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 BVK?
The MOT on S9 BVK is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 BVK done?
S9 BVK was recorded at 145,751 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 7,302 miles a year.
Has S9 BVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 BVK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S9 BVK 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 S9 BVK find?
S9 BVK passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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