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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

K88 GKSMOT history

K88 GKS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 150,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
150,567 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 GKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 GKS was last recorded at 150,567 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,502 miles · 6 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
9,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,567 miles
  • 2025 – 145,759 miles
  • 2024 – 141,337 miles
  • 2023 – 133,456 miles
  • 2022 – 126,287 miles
  • 2021 – 116,460 miles
  • 2020 – 107,509 miles
  • 2019 – 99,432 miles
  • 2018 – 90,947 miles
  • 2017 – 85,555 miles
  • 2016 – 76,967 miles
  • 2015 – 53,202 miles
  • 2014 – 33,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,567 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively , both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,567 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    150,567 miles
    Test number
    484423234635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively , both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  2. Fail150,502 miles (+4,743)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,502 miles
    Test number
    422883806681
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively , both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  3. Pass145,759 miles (+4,422)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,759 miles
    Test number
    530508984235
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass141,337 miles (+7,881)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    141,337 miles
    Test number
    259048218081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,456 miles (+7,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,456 miles
    Test number
    184466975440
    • AdvisoryEngine bay undertray#
  6. Pass126,287 miles (+9,827)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,287 miles
    Test number
    215649677407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,460 miles (+8,951)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,460 miles
    Test number
    847100435095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,509 miles (+8,077)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,509 miles
    Test number
    629298439598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,432 miles (+8,485)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    779407039255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,947 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,947 miles
    Test number
    795391491783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,555 miles (+8,588)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,555 miles
    Test number
    846380129924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,967 miles (+23,765)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,967 miles
    Test number
    403414887832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,202 miles (+19,690)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,202 miles
    Test number
    135025415024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,512 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,512 miles
    Test number
    528213614066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K88 GKS

Does K88 GKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 GKS is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 GKS?
The MOT on K88 GKS is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 GKS done?
K88 GKS was recorded at 150,567 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 9,434 miles a year.
Has K88 GKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 GKS has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 GKS 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 GKS find?
K88 GKS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively , both sides lipped; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake grabbing slightly.

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