BMW 520
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,991 cc
K108 OPXMOT history
K108 OPX is a red petrol BMW 520 first used on 24 Apr 1993. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,047 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 153,047 km
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,098 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K108 OPX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 24 Apr 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K108 OPX was last recorded at 153,047 km on 19 Jun 2023, 8,813 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 144,234 km · 18 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,813 km
- Average per year
- 8,098 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 153,047 km
- 2022 – 144,234 km
- 2021 – 141,635 km
- 2019 – 120,046 km
- 2018 – 108,746 km
- 2016 – 100,984 km
- 2015 – 93,736 km
- 2014 – 82,321 km
- 2010 – 51,611 km
- 2009 – 40,566 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,047 km
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,047 km (+8,813)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 153,047 km
- Test number
- 595866865822
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass144,234 km (+2,599)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 144,234 km
- Test number
- 973598242656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,635 km (+37)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 141,635 km
- Test number
- 796235599458
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust tone really noisy
Fail141,598 km (+21,552)3 dangerous12 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,598 km
- Test number
- 753048642913
- Dangerous***ALL WHEELS FOULING COILOVERS***DANGEROUS***
- DangerousNearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front ***** tyre fouling wheel arch / anti roll ball ***DANGEROUS*****
- MajorEmissions not tested not completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n / s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area upper/rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,046 km (+11,300)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 120,046 km
- Test number
- 682123995427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,746 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 108,746 km
- Test number
- 786926821027
- AdvisoryFront wipers worn.
Fail108,684 miles (+7,573)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,684 miles
- Test number
- 138256210877
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area, (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass101,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 101,111 miles
- Test number
- 987660141464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,984 km (+7,248)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,984 km
- Test number
- 995835871395
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
- FailureSteering lock missing (2.1.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,736 km (+11,415)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 93,736 km
- Test number
- 211166219902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,321 km
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 82,321 km
- Test number
- 678141904312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,807 miles (+13)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 72,807 miles
- Test number
- 106525003374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteAll tyres wearing low
- NoteRear brake pipes corroding
- NoteRear discs in poor condition
Fail72,794 miles (+4,719)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,794 miles
- Test number
- 369659233424
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteAll 4 tyres wearing low
- NoteRear brake pipes corroding
- NoteRear discs in poor condition
Pass68,075 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 68,075 miles
- Test number
- 327617902412
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail68,075 miles (+7,503)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,075 miles
- Test number
- 665622102266
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,572 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 60,572 miles
- Test number
- 338623011223
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
Fail60,572 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,572 miles
- Test number
- 825663411206
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass51,611 km (+11,045)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 51,611 km
- Test number
- 981287800203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass40,566 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 40,566 km
- Test number
- 414280019296
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
FailMileage not read3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 721505408293
- Repaired at testNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 884445108279
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 532175417023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailMileage not read2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 220473526067
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 990263326040
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about K108 OPX
- Does K108 OPX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K108 OPX expired on 18 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K108 OPX?
- The MOT on K108 OPX expired on 18 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K108 OPX done?
- K108 OPX was recorded at 153,047 km at its MOT on 19 Jun 2023, an average of 8,098 km a year.
- Has K108 OPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K108 OPX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on K108 OPX 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 K108 OPX find?
- K108 OPX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.
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