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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

SS 400MOT history

SS 400 is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

SS 400 black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,747 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SS 400
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SS 400 was last recorded at 119,747 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,865 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,882 miles
Average per year
5,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,747 miles
  • 2025 – 114,865 miles
  • 2024 – 109,743 miles
  • 2023 – 106,409 miles
  • 2022 – 102,668 miles
  • 2021 – 99,122 miles
  • 2020 – 94,134 miles
  • 2019 – 89,235 miles
  • 2018 – 84,292 miles
  • 2017 – 78,928 miles
  • 2015 – 68,597 miles
  • 2014 – 61,767 miles
  • 2013 – 52,319 miles
  • 2012 – 39,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,747 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,747 miles (+4,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,747 miles
    Test number
    859505700249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass114,865 miles (+5,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,865 miles
    Test number
    281686789861
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass109,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    557317737353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,743 miles (+3,334)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    396156116617
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass106,409 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,409 miles
    Test number
    836298988944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,668 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,668 miles
    Test number
    734475918800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,122 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,122 miles
    Test number
    362890494625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,134 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,134 miles
    Test number
    585564010312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,235 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,235 miles
    Test number
    359921484322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,292 miles
    Test number
    340322693820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,292 miles (+5,364)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,292 miles
    Test number
    545940491968
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass78,928 miles (+10,331)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,928 miles
    Test number
    289401656883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,597 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,597 miles
    Test number
    518273978851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,767 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    349403984266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,319 miles (+12,855)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,319 miles
    Test number
    386186193254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,464 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,464 miles
    Test number
    579995902348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,408 miles
    Test number
    199154112111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,408 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,408 miles
    Test number
    879224112167
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about SS 400

What vehicle is registration SS 400 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SS 400 on a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Apr 2009. 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 SS 400 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SS 400 is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on SS 400?
The MOT on SS 400 is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SS 400 done?
SS 400 was recorded at 119,747 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,749 miles a year.
Has SS 400 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SS 400 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on SS 400 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 SS 400 find?
SS 400 passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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