BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
C8 MTEMOT history
C8 MTE is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 123,818 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 123,818 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,768 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 MTE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 31 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 MTE was last recorded at 123,818 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,256 miles · 18 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 562 miles
- Average per year
- 10,768 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,818 miles
- 2025 – 119,187 miles
- 2024 – 115,334 miles
- 2023 – 108,988 miles
- 2022 – 103,886 miles
- 2021 – 99,508 miles
- 2020 – 75,269 miles
- 2019 – 45,791 miles
- 2018 – 38,526 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,818 miles
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sillsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUnder body shields fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 27 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,818 miles (+562)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 123,818 miles
- Test number
- 712053785046
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
- AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
Fail123,256 miles (+4,069)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,256 miles
- Test number
- 619079381486
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
- AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
Pass119,187 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 119,187 miles
- Test number
- 520030042668
- 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))
Fail119,187 miles (+3,853)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,187 miles
- Test number
- 190995262052
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass115,334 miles (+6,346)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 115,334 miles
- Test number
- 330785707503
- 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))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
- AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
Pass108,988 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 108,988 miles
- Test number
- 794153459098
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
- AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
Fail108,988 miles (+5,102)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,988 miles
- Test number
- 490733405883
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
- AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
Pass103,886 miles (+4,378)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 103,886 miles
- Test number
- 150834474765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,508 miles (+24,239)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 99,508 miles
- Test number
- 770131478257
- AdvisoryUnderbody shields fitted
Pass75,269 miles (+29,478)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 75,269 miles
- Test number
- 333008082085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,791 miles (+7,265)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 45,791 miles
- Test number
- 680948006672
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass38,526 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 38,526 miles
- Test number
- 213426178071
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Questions about C8 MTE
- Does C8 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MTE is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 MTE?
- The MOT on C8 MTE is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 MTE done?
- C8 MTE was recorded at 123,818 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 10,768 miles a year.
- Has C8 MTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 MTE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 MTE 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 MTE find?
- C8 MTE passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills; under body shields fitted.
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