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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K88 APMMOT history

K88 APM is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 165,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,348 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
12,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 APM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 APM was last recorded at 165,348 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 9,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
155,890 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,458 miles
Average per year
12,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,348 miles
  • 2025 – 155,890 miles
  • 2024 – 146,156 miles
  • 2023 – 137,569 miles
  • 2022 – 126,441 miles
  • 2021 – 116,314 miles
  • 2020 – 107,740 miles
  • 2019 – 90,578 miles
  • 2018 – 74,045 miles
  • 2017 – 61,496 miles
  • 2016 – 47,144 miles
  • 2015 – 32,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,348 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,348 miles (+9,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,348 miles
    Test number
    743953495339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass155,890 miles (+9,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    155,890 miles
    Test number
    799046298747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass146,156 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,156 miles
    Test number
    361702963216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,569 miles (+11,128)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,569 miles
    Test number
    944241200318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,441 miles (+10,127)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,441 miles
    Test number
    128619260001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,314 miles (+8,574)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,314 miles
    Test number
    291093344320
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass107,740 miles (+17,162)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,740 miles
    Test number
    780108398299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,578 miles (+16,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    90,578 miles
    Test number
    628809370340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,045 miles (+12,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,045 miles
    Test number
    209811219676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass61,496 miles (+14,352)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    143568363708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,144 miles (+15,024)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,144 miles
    Test number
    962305943836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,120 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,120 miles
    Test number
    646780405158
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about K88 APM

Does K88 APM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 APM is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 APM?
The MOT on K88 APM is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 APM done?
K88 APM was recorded at 165,348 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 12,351 miles a year.
Has K88 APM ever failed its MOT?
No. K88 APM has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on K88 APM 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 K88 APM find?
K88 APM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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