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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

C6 BKSMOT history

C6 BKS is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 103,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,669 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 BKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 BKS was last recorded at 103,669 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,660 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,669 miles
  • 2024 – 100,588 miles
  • 2023 – 94,693 miles
  • 2022 – 88,366 miles
  • 2021 – 83,010 miles
  • 2020 – 79,190 miles
  • 2019 – 73,797 miles
  • 2018 – 67,491 miles
  • 2017 – 61,306 miles
  • 2016 – 56,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,669 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,669 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,669 miles
    Test number
    450918165506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,660 miles (+396)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,660 miles
    Test number
    176748338254
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass103,264 miles (+2,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,264 miles
    Test number
    134631461689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps condensated
  4. Pass100,588 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,588 miles
    Test number
    634972801196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,693 miles
    Test number
    787984579217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,693 miles (+6,327)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,693 miles
    Test number
    983585718079
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass88,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,366 miles
    Test number
    919673541443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,366 miles (+5,356)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,366 miles
    Test number
    453706550270
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass83,010 miles (+3,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,010 miles
    Test number
    756709755373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass79,190 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,190 miles
    Test number
    936702054989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,797 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,797 miles
    Test number
    365335268825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,491 miles (+6,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,491 miles
    Test number
    162415828531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass61,306 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,306 miles
    Test number
    557812812786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,978 miles
    Test number
    108223384603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 BKS

Does C6 BKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 BKS is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C6 BKS?
The MOT on C6 BKS is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 BKS done?
C6 BKS was recorded at 103,669 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,141 miles a year.
Has C6 BKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 BKS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C6 BKS 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 C6 BKS find?
C6 BKS passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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