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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

K18 KORMOT history

K18 KOR is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Jan 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 144,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
144,638 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 KOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 KOR was last recorded at 144,638 miles on 14 Feb 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,637 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,638 miles
  • 2023 – 140,403 miles
  • 2022 – 115,891 miles
  • 2021 – 112,658 miles
  • 2020 – 111,312 miles
  • 2019 – 106,275 miles
  • 2018 – 97,467 miles
  • 2017 – 90,538 miles
  • 2016 – 85,783 miles
  • 2015 – 77,395 miles
  • 2014 – 67,875 miles
  • 2013 – 62,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,638 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 drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,638 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,638 miles
    Test number
    478297072167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,637 miles (+4,234)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,637 miles
    Test number
    184986758871
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass140,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,403 miles
    Test number
    901633779933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail140,403 miles (+24,512)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,403 miles
    Test number
    989877417785
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass115,891 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,891 miles
    Test number
    124492520656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,658 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,658 miles
    Test number
    476232984636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,312 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,312 miles
    Test number
    225317555982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail111,306 miles (+5,031)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,306 miles
    Test number
    557859554047
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass106,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,275 miles
    Test number
    588040796034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail106,275 miles (+8,808)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,275 miles
    Test number
    942240537668
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working X2 (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass97,467 miles (+6,929)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,467 miles
    Test number
    115317871859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,538 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,538 miles
    Test number
    141324123674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,783 miles (+8,388)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,783 miles
    Test number
    364125989137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,395 miles (+9,520)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,395 miles
    Test number
    578131465060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,875 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,875 miles
    Test number
    785861694077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,426 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,426 miles
    Test number
    496967753491
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K18 KOR

Does K18 KOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 KOR expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 KOR?
The MOT on K18 KOR expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 KOR done?
K18 KOR was recorded at 144,638 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2025, an average of 7,376 miles a year.
Has K18 KOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 KOR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 KOR 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 KOR find?
K18 KOR passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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