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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.

K80 GHT black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass143,846 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass109,697 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,697 miles
    Test number
    356383368577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass78,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,660 miles
    Test number
    826165824389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. Pass52,529 miles (+12,026)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,529 miles
    Test number
    389819662208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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