
BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
K80 GHTMOT history
K80 GHT is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,846 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 143,846 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,321 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K80 GHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K80 GHT was last recorded at 143,846 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 140,959 miles · 4 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,887 miles
- Average per year
- 7,321 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,846 miles
- 2024 – 140,959 miles
- 2023 – 138,138 miles
- 2022 – 134,685 miles
- 2021 – 129,448 miles
- 2020 – 122,916 miles
- 2019 – 116,410 miles
- 2018 – 109,697 miles
- 2017 – 102,999 miles
- 2016 – 95,305 miles
- 2015 – 85,250 miles
- 2014 – 78,660 miles
- 2013 – 65,195 miles
- 2012 – 52,529 miles
- 2011 – 40,503 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Engine covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 26 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,846 miles (+2,887)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 143,846 miles
- Test number
- 627498478960
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass140,959 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 140,959 miles
- Test number
- 393634665652
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail140,958 miles (+2,820)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,958 miles
- Test number
- 201649098230
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass138,138 miles (+3,453)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 138,138 miles
- Test number
- 867630968209
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,685 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 134,685 miles
- Test number
- 829723389081
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail134,685 miles (+5,237)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,685 miles
- Test number
- 975583535350
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass129,448 miles (+6,532)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 129,448 miles
- Test number
- 340604821077
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass122,916 miles (+6,506)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 122,916 miles
- Test number
- 791702190080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,410 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 116,410 miles
- Test number
- 884803490549
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail116,408 miles (+6,711)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,408 miles
- Test number
- 930976224301
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass109,697 miles (+106)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 109,697 miles
- Test number
- 356383368577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,591 miles (+6,592)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,591 miles
- Test number
- 686241139338
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,999 miles (+7,694)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 102,999 miles
- Test number
- 219016559008
- 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)
Pass95,305 miles (+10,055)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 95,305 miles
- Test number
- 224544237410
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass85,250 miles (+6,590)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 85,250 miles
- Test number
- 354785748771
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass78,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 78,660 miles
- Test number
- 826165824389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,660 miles (+13,465)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,660 miles
- Test number
- 119465124337
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass65,195 miles (+12,666)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 65,195 miles
- Test number
- 579670583288
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn inside shoulder bald
Pass52,529 miles (+12,026)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 52,529 miles
- Test number
- 389819662208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,503 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 40,503 miles
- Test number
- 318729961422
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteDiff oil leak
Questions about K80 GHT
- Does K80 GHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 GHT is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K80 GHT?
- The MOT on K80 GHT is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K80 GHT done?
- K80 GHT was recorded at 143,846 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,321 miles a year.
- Has K80 GHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K80 GHT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on K80 GHT 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 K80 GHT find?
- K80 GHT passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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