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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

C8 WHDMOT history

C8 WHD is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 58,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,701 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 WHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 WHD was last recorded at 58,701 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 3,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,752 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,949 miles
Average per year
4,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,701 miles
  • 2025 – 54,752 miles
  • 2024 – 51,054 miles
  • 2023 – 46,091 miles
  • 2022 – 41,415 miles
  • 2021 – 37,392 miles
  • 2020 – 34,763 miles
  • 2019 – 25,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,701 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front wiper blades smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,701 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,701 miles
    Test number
    991926295051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,752 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,752 miles
    Test number
    100331707383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,054 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    816835146017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,091 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,091 miles
    Test number
    924605755728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,415 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,415 miles
    Test number
    607891549249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    37,392 miles
    Test number
    537779757788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,392 miles (+18)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,392 miles
    Test number
    249831308499
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail37,374 miles (+2,611)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,374 miles
    Test number
    592136544933
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass34,763 miles (+9,747)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    34,763 miles
    Test number
    473135779718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,016 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,016 miles
    Test number
    584626488179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing
  11. Fail24,960 miles2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,960 miles
    Test number
    621901042629
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated broken (4.11 (b) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake wear sensor touching/rubbing on wheel (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light illuminated, sensor damaged
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing

Questions about C8 WHD

Does C8 WHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 WHD is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 WHD?
The MOT on C8 WHD is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 WHD done?
C8 WHD was recorded at 58,701 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 4,553 miles a year.
Has C8 WHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 WHD has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on C8 WHD 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 WHD find?
C8 WHD passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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