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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

K8 LHGMOT history

K8 LHG is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 119,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,000 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 LHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 LHG was last recorded at 119,000 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 6,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,015 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,985 miles
Average per year
10,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,000 miles
  • 2024 – 112,015 miles
  • 2023 – 108,464 miles
  • 2022 – 92,752 miles
  • 2020 – 62,763 miles
  • 2019 – 49,690 miles
  • 2018 – 32,254 miles
  • 2016 – 18,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,000 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output also water inside lens (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 26 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,000 miles (+6,985)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,000 miles
    Test number
    426389902236
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output also water inside lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass112,015 miles (+3,551)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,015 miles
    Test number
    124913880783
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass108,464 miles (+15,712)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,464 miles
    Test number
    219202393450
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass92,752 miles (+29,989)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,752 miles
    Test number
    624614496132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    826393892419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,763 miles (+13,073)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    453285298426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass49,690 miles (+17,436)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,690 miles
    Test number
    266800263540
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass32,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,254 miles
    Test number
    436680191820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,866 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,866 km
    Test number
    991238261850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    18,117 miles
    Test number
    654807195337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 LHG

Does K8 LHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 LHG is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 LHG?
The MOT on K8 LHG is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 LHG done?
K8 LHG was recorded at 119,000 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 10,937 miles a year.
Has K8 LHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 LHG has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on K8 LHG 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 LHG find?
K8 LHG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output also water inside lens; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 5 more.

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