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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

K18 XXKMOT history

K18 XXK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2025
Mileage
155,521 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 XXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 XXK was last recorded at 155,521 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 8,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,046 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8,475 miles
Average per year
11,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,521 miles
  • 2023 – 147,046 miles
  • 2022 – 131,066 miles
  • 2021 – 115,072 miles
  • 2020 – 98,413 miles
  • 2019 – 95,168 miles
  • 2018 – 88,990 miles
  • 2017 – 80,783 miles
  • 2015 – 70,920 miles
  • 2014 – 48,293 miles
  • 2013 – 25,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,521 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Floor covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,521 miles (+8,475)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    155,521 miles
    Test number
    765822598165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass147,046 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    147,046 miles
    Test number
    191301882553
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDid not lock on rear both hand brake
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
  3. Fail147,046 miles (+15,980)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,046 miles
    Test number
    134943826482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDid not lock on rear both hand brake
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
  4. Pass131,066 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,066 miles
    Test number
    566596083451
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail131,066 miles (+15,994)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,066 miles
    Test number
    909832296864
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass115,072 miles (+16,659)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,072 miles
    Test number
    243949428575
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
  7. Pass98,413 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,413 miles
    Test number
    110946382727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,168 miles (+6,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    187954198475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass88,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,990 miles
    Test number
    670485540616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,990 miles (+8,207)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,990 miles
    Test number
    547289844256
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass80,783 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,783 miles
    Test number
    236233990070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,581 miles (+8,661)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,581 miles
    Test number
    461275804700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,920 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,920 miles
    Test number
    911599056045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,542 miles (+19,249)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,542 miles
    Test number
    116785115229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,293 miles (+22,365)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    728463974084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres has cuts in outer sidewall
  16. Pass25,928 miles (+573)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,928 miles
    Test number
    859780803196
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass25,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,355 miles
    Test number
    118107233419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 XXK

Does K18 XXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 XXK expired on 27 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 XXK?
The MOT on K18 XXK expired on 27 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 XXK done?
K18 XXK was recorded at 155,521 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 11,263 miles a year.
Has K18 XXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 XXK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 XXK 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 XXK find?
K18 XXK passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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