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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

K77 SPNMOT history

K77 SPN is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 27 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

K77 SPN blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,884 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K77 SPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K77 SPN was last recorded at 135,884 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,881 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,884 miles
  • 2025 – 135,101 miles
  • 2023 – 133,875 miles
  • 2022 – 128,518 miles
  • 2021 – 121,932 miles
  • 2020 – 118,897 miles
  • 2019 – 118,650 miles
  • 2017 – 115,132 miles
  • 2016 – 108,915 miles
  • 2015 – 105,970 miles
  • 2014 – 99,504 miles
  • 2013 – 95,271 miles
  • 2012 – 85,483 miles
  • 2011 – 75,859 miles
  • 2010 – 68,847 miles
  • 2009 – 58,299 miles
  • 2008 – 50,297 miles
  • 2007 – 34,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,884 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNSR area has small signs of corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTPMS not working

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • N/s/r brake disc corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,884 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,884 miles
    Test number
    213069390384
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR area has small signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS not working

  2. Fail135,881 miles (+780)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,881 miles
    Test number
    376059616036
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear have area is corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

  3. Pass135,101 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,101 miles
    Test number
    885187422922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,875 miles (+5,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,875 miles
    Test number
    593271381580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,518 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,518 miles
    Test number
    390136821078
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail128,518 miles (+6,586)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,518 miles
    Test number
    421823735049
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass121,932 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,932 miles
    Test number
    398632125755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,897 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,897 miles
    Test number
    831888641566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,650 miles (+3,518)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,650 miles
    Test number
    617066395922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  10. Pass115,132 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,132 miles
    Test number
    109253895673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,915 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,915 miles
    Test number
    371616760076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,970 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,970 miles
    Test number
    568363544516
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake disc corroded

  13. Fail105,833 miles (+6,329)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,833 miles
    Test number
    913446915055
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake disc corroded

  14. Pass99,504 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,504 miles
    Test number
    407116094235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,271 miles (+9,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,271 miles
    Test number
    769939783294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass85,483 miles (+9,624)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,483 miles
    Test number
    108778742239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,859 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    468480181150
    • 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)

  18. Fail75,837 miles (+6,990)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,837 miles
    Test number
    139889671150
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass68,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    611232680133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,847 miles (+10,548)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    803111180182
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass58,299 miles (+8,002)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,299 miles
    Test number
    724317179117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,297 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,297 miles
    Test number
    412867878193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,285 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,285 miles
    Test number
    171911978053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,355 miles (+15,165)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    240911538034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,190 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,190 miles
    Test number
    854801357018
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly

Questions about K77 SPN

Does K77 SPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K77 SPN is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K77 SPN?
The MOT on K77 SPN is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K77 SPN done?
K77 SPN was recorded at 135,884 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,178 miles a year.
Has K77 SPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K77 SPN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K77 SPN 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 SPN find?
K77 SPN passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nsr area has small signs of corrosion; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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