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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K33 RULMOT history

K33 RUL is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 120,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,821 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 RUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 RUL was last recorded at 120,821 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,821 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,821 miles
  • 2024 – 115,764 miles
  • 2023 – 109,376 miles
  • 2022 – 98,065 miles
  • 2021 – 91,097 miles
  • 2020 – 85,148 miles
  • 2019 – 74,319 miles
  • 2018 – 63,796 miles
  • 2017 – 53,901 miles
  • 2016 – 40,845 miles
  • 2015 – 26,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,821 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,821 miles
    Test number
    670501416217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,821 miles (+5,057)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,821 miles
    Test number
    213812684241
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass115,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,764 miles
    Test number
    982907926231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail115,764 miles (+6,388)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,764 miles
    Test number
    203786692616
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass109,376 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,376 miles
    Test number
    658482014916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail109,374 miles (+11,309)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,374 miles
    Test number
    100464672705
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,065 miles
    Test number
    703832918353
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail98,065 miles (+6,968)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,065 miles
    Test number
    923294567386
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,097 miles (+5,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,097 miles
    Test number
    780183739309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass85,148 miles (+10,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,148 miles
    Test number
    217713624018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs mis alignded slightly bothsides

  11. Pass74,319 miles (+10,523)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,319 miles
    Test number
    743540876927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,796 miles (+9,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,796 miles
    Test number
    897989554567
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass53,901 miles (+13,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,901 miles
    Test number
    286033143785
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass40,845 miles (+14,220)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,845 miles
    Test number
    980968746764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,625 miles
    Test number
    219492565441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K33 RUL

Does K33 RUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 RUL is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K33 RUL?
The MOT on K33 RUL is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K33 RUL done?
K33 RUL was recorded at 120,821 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,445 miles a year.
Has K33 RUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 RUL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K33 RUL 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 K33 RUL find?
K33 RUL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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