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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

SWO 999MOT history

SWO 999 is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 82,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

SWO 999 grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,210 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SWO 999
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SWO 999 was last recorded at 82,210 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,826 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,384 miles
Average per year
5,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,210 miles
  • 2025 – 77,826 miles
  • 2024 – 74,085 miles
  • 2023 – 69,856 miles
  • 2022 – 63,807 miles
  • 2021 – 56,906 miles
  • 2020 – 53,604 miles
  • 2019 – 49,627 miles
  • 2018 – 41,175 miles
  • 2017 – 34,119 miles
  • 2016 – 26,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,210 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,210 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,210 miles
    Test number
    578770410782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,826 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    791922572741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,085 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,085 miles
    Test number
    998113314896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,856 miles
    Test number
    639997164547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,856 miles (+6,049)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,856 miles
    Test number
    759953648068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass63,807 miles (+6,901)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,807 miles
    Test number
    100623699974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,906 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    948840211236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,604 miles (+3,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    342272096067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear suspension bump stops perishing

  9. Pass49,627 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,627 miles
    Test number
    811642754396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,175 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,175 miles
    Test number
    404577180903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,970 miles (+6,851)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,970 miles
    Test number
    166072170174
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass34,119 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,119 miles
    Test number
    794661447756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,668 miles
    Test number
    296563956360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SWO 999

What vehicle is registration SWO 999 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SWO 999 on a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2013. 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 SWO 999 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SWO 999 is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on SWO 999?
The MOT on SWO 999 is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SWO 999 done?
SWO 999 was recorded at 82,210 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,467 miles a year.
Has SWO 999 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SWO 999 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on SWO 999 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 SWO 999 find?
SWO 999 passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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