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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

K50 CHLMOT history

K50 CHL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 159,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,145 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 CHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 CHL was last recorded at 159,145 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 6,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,110 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,035 miles
Average per year
11,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,145 miles
  • 2024 – 153,110 miles
  • 2023 – 146,961 miles
  • 2022 – 139,655 miles
  • 2021 – 133,044 miles
  • 2020 – 122,048 miles
  • 2019 – 103,310 miles
  • 2018 – 85,787 miles
  • 2017 – 69,302 miles
  • 2016 – 55,471 miles
  • 2015 – 43,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,145 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,145 miles (+6,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,145 miles
    Test number
    770290962927
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,110 miles
    Test number
    601575506009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail153,109 miles (+6,148)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,109 miles
    Test number
    778674360079
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,961 miles (+7,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,961 miles
    Test number
    600572391061
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass139,655 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,655 miles
    Test number
    314978435585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,044 miles (+10,996)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,044 miles
    Test number
    870480231573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,048 miles (+18,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,048 miles
    Test number
    838851073812
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential bushes worn, cracked, perished

  8. Pass103,310 miles (+17,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,310 miles
    Test number
    869050654032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,787 miles (+16,485)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,787 miles
    Test number
    798715078619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,302 miles (+13,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    413276256062
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  11. Pass55,471 miles (+12,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,471 miles
    Test number
    878787643035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear screw in tread.

  12. Pass43,445 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,445 miles
    Test number
    289512955165
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K50 CHL

Does K50 CHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 CHL is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K50 CHL?
The MOT on K50 CHL is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 CHL done?
K50 CHL was recorded at 159,145 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 11,063 miles a year.
Has K50 CHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 CHL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K50 CHL 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 K50 CHL find?
K50 CHL passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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