
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
Pass98,413 miles (+3,245)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 98,413 miles
- Test number
- 110946382727
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass88,990 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 88,990 miles
- Test number
- 670485540616
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass80,783 miles (+1,202)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 80,783 miles
- Test number
- 236233990070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,581 miles (+8,661)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 79,581 miles
- Test number
- 461275804700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,920 miles (+3,378)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 70,920 miles
- Test number
- 911599056045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,542 miles (+19,249)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 67,542 miles
- Test number
- 116785115229
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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