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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

SHS 231MOT history

SHS 231 is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 87,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

SHS 231 white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,086 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SHS 231
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SHS 231 was last recorded at 87,086 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 18,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,577 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
18,509 miles
Average per year
8,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,086 miles
  • 2025 – 68,577 miles
  • 2024 – 53,692 miles
  • 2023 – 51,863 miles
  • 2022 – 48,571 miles
  • 2021 – 44,914 miles
  • 2020 – 42,530 miles
  • 2019 – 31,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,086 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,086 miles
    Test number
    416323986198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,086 miles (+18,509)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,086 miles
    Test number
    163603420043
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,577 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,577 miles
    Test number
    699675408297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail68,452 miles (+14,760)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    383079191256
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass53,692 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,692 miles
    Test number
    646108562321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,863 miles (+3,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,863 miles
    Test number
    144691058042
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested no reading registered

  7. Pass48,571 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,571 miles
    Test number
    136815515074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,914 miles (+2,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,914 miles
    Test number
    482174966544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass42,530 miles (+10,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,530 miles
    Test number
    578970130642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass31,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,689 miles
    Test number
    326411391668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SHS 231

What vehicle is registration SHS 231 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SHS 231 on a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 May 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SHS 231 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SHS 231 is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on SHS 231?
The MOT on SHS 231 is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SHS 231 done?
SHS 231 was recorded at 87,086 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 8,061 miles a year.
Has SHS 231 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SHS 231 has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on SHS 231 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 SHS 231 find?
SHS 231 passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear oil leak, but not excessive rear differential.

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