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BMW 520

Bronze · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

K8 BLTMOT history

K8 BLT is a bronze diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,218 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 BLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 BLT was last recorded at 112,218 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,198 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,020 miles
Average per year
6,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,218 miles
  • 2025 – 108,198 miles
  • 2024 – 104,451 miles
  • 2023 – 98,713 miles
  • 2022 – 93,493 miles
  • 2021 – 86,025 miles
  • 2020 – 82,769 miles
  • 2019 – 76,783 miles
  • 2018 – 69,342 miles
  • 2017 – 57,622 miles
  • 2016 – 48,302 miles
  • 2015 – 39,925 miles
  • 2014 – 30,032 miles
  • 2013 – 23,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,218 miles
  • MinorOffside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,218 miles (+4,020)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,218 miles
    Test number
    730313548127
    • MinorOffside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass108,198 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,198 miles
    Test number
    796315748910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,451 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,451 miles
    Test number
    251956397634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,713 miles (+5,220)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,713 miles
    Test number
    812127331268
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,493 miles (+7,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,493 miles
    Test number
    412538542024
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  6. Pass86,025 miles (+3,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,025 miles
    Test number
    980517339144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass82,769 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,769 miles
    Test number
    615857969620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,783 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    328208290620
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  9. Fail76,779 miles (+7,437)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,779 miles
    Test number
    168587034792
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

  10. Pass69,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    891401178207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,342 miles (+11,720)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    626493719492
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  12. Pass57,622 miles (+9,320)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,622 miles
    Test number
    926806536302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,302 miles
    Test number
    166152447695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,302 miles (+8,377)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,302 miles
    Test number
    864842638726
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  15. Pass39,925 miles (+9,893)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    416005865085
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass30,032 miles (+6,604)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,032 miles
    Test number
    178011674434
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass23,428 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,428 miles
    Test number
    488284183077
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K8 BLT

Does K8 BLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 BLT is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 BLT?
The MOT on K8 BLT is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 BLT done?
K8 BLT was recorded at 112,218 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,842 miles a year.
Has K8 BLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 BLT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on K8 BLT 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 K8 BLT find?
K8 BLT passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front all outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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