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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

K18 BBAMOT history

K18 BBA is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 79,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
79,192 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 BBA
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
9 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 BBA was last recorded at 79,192 miles on 11 May 2026, 5,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,178 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,014 miles
Average per year
4,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,192 miles
  • 2025 – 74,178 miles
  • 2024 – 69,230 miles
  • 2023 – 65,365 miles
  • 2022 – 61,620 miles
  • 2021 – 57,333 miles
  • 2020 – 53,372 miles
  • 2019 – 49,097 miles
  • 2018 – 44,158 miles
  • 2017 – 39,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,192 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Inner brake pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,192 miles (+5,014)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,192 miles
    Test number
    932883317439
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass74,178 miles (+4,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,178 miles
    Test number
    624445322204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn / bald on edge
  3. Pass69,230 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,230 miles
    Test number
    417891337333
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake pads getting low
  4. Fail69,229 miles (+3,864)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,229 miles
    Test number
    885670572589
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake pads getting low
  5. Pass65,365 miles (+3,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,365 miles
    Test number
    801729563292
    • AdvisoryBoth rear Tyre's worn / bald on edge
  6. Pass61,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,620 miles
    Test number
    527176591180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,620 miles (+4,287)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,620 miles
    Test number
    577281076605
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass57,333 miles (+42)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    480849200366
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail57,291 miles (+3,919)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    367516237884
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass53,372 miles (+4,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    316383850676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
  11. Pass49,097 miles (+4,939)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    872368806484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill & engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  12. Pass44,158 miles (+5,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,158 miles
    Test number
    993302539524
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass39,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,087 miles
    Test number
    343577388064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 BBA

Does K18 BBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 BBA is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 BBA?
The MOT on K18 BBA is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 BBA done?
K18 BBA was recorded at 79,192 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,330 miles a year.
Has K18 BBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 BBA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on K18 BBA 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 K18 BBA find?
K18 BBA passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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