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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

K77 SMWMOT history

K77 SMW is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,120 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K77 SMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K77 SMW was last recorded at 131,120 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,734 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,386 miles
Average per year
4,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,120 miles
  • 2025 – 127,734 miles
  • 2024 – 124,335 miles
  • 2023 – 121,194 miles
  • 2022 – 118,913 miles
  • 2021 – 115,900 miles
  • 2020 – 114,560 miles
  • 2019 – 111,510 miles
  • 2018 – 108,378 miles
  • 2017 – 104,920 miles
  • 2016 – 101,484 miles
  • 2015 – 96,719 miles
  • 2014 – 94,924 miles
  • 2013 – 82,556 miles
  • 2012 – 64,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,120 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,120 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,120 miles
    Test number
    618350247200
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail131,120 miles (+3,386)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,120 miles
    Test number
    602549001377
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass127,734 miles (+3,399)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,734 miles
    Test number
    936827262775
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing glass (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tires with different aspect ratios are fitted front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tires with different aspect ratios are fitted front and rear
  4. Pass124,335 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,335 miles
    Test number
    544711734547
    • DangerousBonnet struts do not hold weight of bonnet
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail124,330 miles (+3,136)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,330 miles
    Test number
    337148309202
    • DangerousBonnet struts do not hold weight of bonnet
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass121,194 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,194 miles
    Test number
    722343394685
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLights on permanently ( dipped beam )
  7. Fail121,194 miles (+2,281)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,194 miles
    Test number
    576076020229
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLights on permanently ( dipped beam )
  8. Pass118,913 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    504285871606
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail118,913 miles (+3,013)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    126874393319
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass115,900 miles (+1,340)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,900 miles
    Test number
    723296331288
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses perrished
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
  11. Pass114,560 miles (+3,050)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,560 miles
    Test number
    575437044254
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear brake hose starting to perrish
  12. Pass111,510 miles (+78)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    111,510 miles
    Test number
    397428962185
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front fog lights inop
  13. Fail111,432 miles (+3,054)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,432 miles
    Test number
    867273797145
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements No side light position only on switch (4.2.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front fog lights inop
  14. Pass108,378 miles (+3,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,378 miles
    Test number
    656200644559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Unable to check seat belt due to child seat
  15. Pass104,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,920 miles
    Test number
    173862300549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,920 miles (+3,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,920 miles
    Test number
    689952162488
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass101,484 miles (+4,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,484 miles
    Test number
    792335195556
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass96,719 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,719 miles
    Test number
    637502195033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,924 miles (+12,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,924 miles
    Test number
    319094104490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass82,556 miles (+18,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,556 miles
    Test number
    428162113264
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Fail64,306 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,306 miles
    Test number
    368441792297
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass64,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,306 miles
    Test number
    999461692230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K77 SMW

Does K77 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K77 SMW is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K77 SMW?
The MOT on K77 SMW is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K77 SMW done?
K77 SMW was recorded at 131,120 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,971 miles a year.
Has K77 SMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K77 SMW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K77 SMW 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 K77 SMW find?
K77 SMW passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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