
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
Pass69,230 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 69,230 miles
- Test number
- 417891337333
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake pads getting low
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
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
Pass61,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 61,620 miles
- Test number
- 527176591180
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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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