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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

C8 GLYMOT history

C8 GLY is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

C8 GLY white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,898 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 GLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
13 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 GLY was last recorded at 118,898 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,882 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
9,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,898 miles
  • 2025 – 109,040 miles
  • 2024 – 103,521 miles
  • 2023 – 93,813 miles
  • 2022 – 83,241 miles
  • 2021 – 67,905 miles
  • 2019 – 49,486 miles
  • 2018 – 43,034 miles
  • 2017 – 34,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,898 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,898 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,898 miles
    Test number
    918931699630
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail118,882 miles (+9,842)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,882 miles
    Test number
    775366335740
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass109,040 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,040 miles
    Test number
    848279579180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,033 miles (+5,512)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,033 miles
    Test number
    839421224418
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass103,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,521 miles
    Test number
    819189982027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,521 miles (+9,708)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,521 miles
    Test number
    913621531243
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass93,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,813 miles
    Test number
    508113233789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail93,813 miles (+10,572)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,813 miles
    Test number
    326415219041
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass83,241 miles (+15,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,241 miles
    Test number
    398265170843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass67,905 miles (+18,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,905 miles
    Test number
    496602510450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass49,486 miles (+6,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,486 miles
    Test number
    221472039486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass43,034 miles (+8,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,034 miles
    Test number
    659532826745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass34,612 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,612 miles
    Test number
    785105565060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,830 miles
    Test number
    569608976598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 GLY

Does C8 GLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 GLY is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 GLY?
The MOT on C8 GLY is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 GLY done?
C8 GLY was recorded at 118,898 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 9,125 miles a year.
Has C8 GLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 GLY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 GLY 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 C8 GLY find?
C8 GLY passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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