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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

K29 FADMOT history

K29 FAD is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 92,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

K29 FAD black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,072 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 FAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 FAD was last recorded at 92,072 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 1,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,288 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,784 miles
Average per year
5,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,072 miles
  • 2025 – 90,288 miles
  • 2024 – 87,986 miles
  • 2023 – 85,256 miles
  • 2022 – 77,397 miles
  • 2021 – 69,647 miles
  • 2020 – 62,730 miles
  • 2019 – 57,929 miles
  • 2018 – 50,144 miles
  • 2017 – 43,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,072 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,072 miles (+1,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,072 miles
    Test number
    493085351493
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass90,288 miles (+2,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,288 miles
    Test number
    185859937245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,986 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,986 miles
    Test number
    185721749873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,256 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,256 miles
    Test number
    198622806723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,397 miles
    Test number
    442471427007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,397 miles (+7,750)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,397 miles
    Test number
    916399599813
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass69,647 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,647 miles
    Test number
    977565570261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,730 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,730 miles
    Test number
    443603663490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,929 miles (+7,785)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,929 miles
    Test number
    407257356395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,144 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,144 miles
    Test number
    823948481791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,143 miles (+6,464)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,143 miles
    Test number
    736460259280
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass43,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,679 miles
    Test number
    878435364761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 FAD

Does K29 FAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 FAD is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 FAD?
The MOT on K29 FAD is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 FAD done?
K29 FAD was recorded at 92,072 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 5,381 miles a year.
Has K29 FAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 FAD has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on K29 FAD 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 K29 FAD find?
K29 FAD passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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