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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

K20 OOBMOT history

K20 OOB is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

K20 OOB blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,390 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 OOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 OOB was last recorded at 141,390 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 3,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2015: 77,226 miles, lower than 85,537 miles on 27 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,025 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,365 miles
Average per year
4,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,390 miles
  • 2024 – 138,025 miles
  • 2023 – 134,652 miles
  • 2022 – 130,837 miles
  • 2021 – 125,108 miles
  • 2020 – 122,127 miles
  • 2019 – 119,075 miles
  • 2018 – 113,532 miles
  • 2017 – 109,650 miles
  • 2016 – 105,372 miles
  • 2015 – 100,258 miles
  • 2014 – 85,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,390 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under trays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,390 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,390 miles
    Test number
    451137030097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,025 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,025 miles
    Test number
    220586499692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail138,023 miles (+3,371)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,023 miles
    Test number
    577733077695
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225-55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass134,652 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,652 miles
    Test number
    679706127234
    • 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))
  5. Fail134,651 miles (+3,814)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,651 miles
    Test number
    996455282804
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  6. Pass130,837 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,837 miles
    Test number
    279790811664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,108 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,108 miles
    Test number
    156149830623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,078 miles (+2,951)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,078 miles
    Test number
    391839395039
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass122,127 miles (+3,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,127 miles
    Test number
    136052595903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  10. Pass119,075 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,075 miles
    Test number
    530840671534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail119,073 miles (+5,541)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,073 miles
    Test number
    394361152291
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass113,532 miles (+3,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,532 miles
    Test number
    811229095733
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads down to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass109,650 miles (+4,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,650 miles
    Test number
    846854821831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad wearing thin
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components
  14. Pass105,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,372 miles
    Test number
    796203883190
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components
  15. Fail105,372 miles (+5,114)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,372 miles
    Test number
    691900341522
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components
  16. Pass100,258 miles (+23,032)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,258 miles
    Test number
    930877473620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,226 miles (-8,311)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,226 miles
    Test number
    368073635065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,537 miles
    Test number
    356607324031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K20 OOB

Does K20 OOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 OOB is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K20 OOB?
The MOT on K20 OOB is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 OOB done?
K20 OOB was recorded at 141,390 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,727 miles a year.
Has K20 OOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 OOB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K20 OOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 OOB find?
K20 OOB passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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