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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

K44 SGOMOT history

K44 SGO is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

K44 SGO blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
158,269 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 SGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 SGO was last recorded at 158,269 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,568 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,701 miles
Average per year
6,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,269 miles
  • 2025 – 156,568 miles
  • 2023 – 155,042 miles
  • 2022 – 154,052 miles
  • 2021 – 152,389 miles
  • 2020 – 150,484 miles
  • 2019 – 147,128 miles
  • 2018 – 143,643 miles
  • 2017 – 142,031 miles
  • 2016 – 123,963 miles
  • 2015 – 113,673 miles
  • 2014 – 98,810 miles
  • 2013 – 81,834 miles
  • 2012 – 66,906 miles
  • 2011 – 54,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,269 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin F/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,269 miles (+1,701)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    158,269 miles
    Test number
    192621894572
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin F/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,568 miles (+1,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,568 miles
    Test number
    748867321675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass155,042 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,042 miles
    Test number
    396278924664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,052 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,052 miles
    Test number
    167043230884
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Fail154,051 miles (+1,662)2 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,051 miles
    Test number
    424065264742
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass152,389 miles (+1,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,389 miles
    Test number
    502670140799
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  7. Pass150,484 miles (+3,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,484 miles
    Test number
    586375821533
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass147,128 miles (+3,485)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,128 miles
    Test number
    786496953759
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass143,643 miles (+1,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,643 miles
    Test number
    661702095011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass142,031 miles (+18,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    142,031 miles
    Test number
    357084244995
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside
  11. Pass123,963 miles (+10,290)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,963 miles
    Test number
    627604566392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,673 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    113,673 miles
    Test number
    198863535121
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyres have uneven wear to outer edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight distortion
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edge
  13. Fail113,673 miles (+14,863)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,673 miles
    Test number
    447143135165
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyres have uneven wear to outer edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight distortion
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edge
  14. Pass98,810 miles (+16,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,810 miles
    Test number
    267397734190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,834 miles (+14,928)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,834 miles
    Test number
    368337643179
    • NoteTyres perished and worn on or below 3mm
  16. Pass66,906 miles (+12,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,906 miles
    Test number
    526399412188
    • 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)
  17. Pass54,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,520 miles
    Test number
    229459421433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 SGO

Does K44 SGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 SGO is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 SGO?
The MOT on K44 SGO is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 SGO done?
K44 SGO was recorded at 158,269 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,999 miles a year.
Has K44 SGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 SGO has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on K44 SGO 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 K44 SGO find?
K44 SGO passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; brake pad(s) wearing thin f/r; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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