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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

K70 KULMOT history

K70 KUL is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,122 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 KUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 KUL was last recorded at 118,122 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 14,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,351 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,771 miles
Average per year
10,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,122 miles
  • 2025 – 103,351 miles
  • 2024 – 89,514 miles
  • 2023 – 75,740 miles
  • 2022 – 63,542 miles
  • 2021 – 53,912 miles
  • 2020 – 46,230 miles
  • 2019 – 37,668 miles
  • 2018 – 29,573 miles
  • 2017 – 20,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,122 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,122 miles (+14,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,122 miles
    Test number
    493048934095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass103,351 miles (+13,837)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,351 miles
    Test number
    759031958883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,514 miles (+13,774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,514 miles
    Test number
    480408787138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,740 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,740 miles
    Test number
    149265204036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,701 miles (+12,159)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    739697358111
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass63,542 miles (+9,630)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,542 miles
    Test number
    110766702286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,912 miles (+7,682)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,912 miles
    Test number
    997647339797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,230 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,230 miles
    Test number
    917001508755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,759 miles (+8,091)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,759 miles
    Test number
    428847833724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass37,668 miles (+8,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,668 miles
    Test number
    684627856705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass29,573 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,573 miles
    Test number
    192839859088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,386 miles (+8,393)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,386 miles
    Test number
    308463585394
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 97w run flat p7 (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass20,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,993 miles
    Test number
    931072717931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 KUL

Does K70 KUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 KUL is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K70 KUL?
The MOT on K70 KUL is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 KUL done?
K70 KUL was recorded at 118,122 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 10,879 miles a year.
Has K70 KUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 KUL has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K70 KUL 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 K70 KUL find?
K70 KUL passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge + perished; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge + perished.

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