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BMW 520

Brown · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S9 DSRMOT history

S9 DSR is a brown diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 54,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

S9 DSR brown BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,261 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 DSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
9 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 DSR was last recorded at 54,261 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 5,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,172 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,089 miles
Average per year
4,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,261 miles
  • 2025 – 49,172 miles
  • 2024 – 45,128 miles
  • 2023 – 41,480 miles
  • 2022 – 37,886 miles
  • 2021 – 33,413 miles
  • 2020 – 28,930 miles
  • 2019 – 21,062 miles
  • 2018 – 13,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,261 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plate catching (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner 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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,261 miles (+5,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    839651633372
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plate catching (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass49,172 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    49,172 miles
    Test number
    109913330805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Fail49,095 miles (+3,967)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,095 miles
    Test number
    670904901590
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass45,128 miles (+3,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    45,128 miles
    Test number
    921044018441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass41,480 miles (+3,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    41,480 miles
    Test number
    110095395575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass37,886 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,886 miles
    Test number
    645589694703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,413 miles (+4,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,413 miles
    Test number
    302852468512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass28,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    28,930 miles
    Test number
    392003461059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail28,930 miles (+7,868)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,930 miles
    Test number
    890105437142
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass21,062 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    21,062 miles
    Test number
    271484270250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    13,219 miles
    Test number
    537030734543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 DSR

Does S9 DSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 DSR is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 DSR?
The MOT on S9 DSR is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 DSR done?
S9 DSR was recorded at 54,261 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,875 miles a year.
Has S9 DSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 DSR has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S9 DSR 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 DSR find?
S9 DSR passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plate catching; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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