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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

K18 LEDMOT history

K18 LED is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
120,398 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 LED
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
29 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K18 LED was last recorded at 120,398 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,082 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,316 miles
Average per year
7,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,398 miles
  • 2025 – 118,082 miles
  • 2024 – 106,350 miles
  • 2023 – 92,803 miles
  • 2022 – 89,784 miles
  • 2021 – 82,954 miles
  • 2020 – 75,107 miles
  • 2019 – 69,404 miles
  • 2018 – 54,791 miles
  • 2017 – 47,081 miles
  • 2016 – 40,024 miles
  • 2015 – 35,268 miles
  • 2014 – 26,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,398 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,398 miles (+2,316)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,398 miles
    Test number
    631103777168
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,082 miles (+11,732)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,082 miles
    Test number
    558130710107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,350 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,350 miles
    Test number
    677886927242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,295 miles (+13,492)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,295 miles
    Test number
    823146887739
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,803 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,803 miles
    Test number
    162683131531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,784 miles (+6,830)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,784 miles
    Test number
    755812801836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

  7. Pass82,954 miles (+7,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,954 miles
    Test number
    730555153442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass75,107 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,107 miles
    Test number
    848707447621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,404 miles (+14,613)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,404 miles
    Test number
    564540781581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,791 miles
    Test number
    387826992886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,791 miles (+2,529)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,791 miles
    Test number
    452026168444
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass52,262 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,262 miles
    Test number
    700240963375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,081 miles (+7,057)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,081 miles
    Test number
    163507036384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,024 miles
    Test number
    368361639263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,023 miles (+4,755)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,023 miles
    Test number
    886599582442
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass35,268 miles (+8,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,268 miles
    Test number
    635544515178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass26,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,295 miles
    Test number
    475028304184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 LED

Does K18 LED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 LED expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 LED?
The MOT on K18 LED expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 LED done?
K18 LED was recorded at 120,398 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,614 miles a year.
Has K18 LED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 LED has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 LED 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 LED find?
K18 LED failed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 8 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; front exhaust system insecure clamp; front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements, and 8 more.

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