BMW 520
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
K8 RTJMOT history
K8 RTJ is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 178,423 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 178,423 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 22 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,815 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 RTJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 RTJ was last recorded at 178,423 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 178,423 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,815 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,423 miles
- 2025 – 174,684 miles
- 2024 – 173,114 miles
- 2023 – 171,273 miles
- 2022 – 168,636 miles
- 2021 – 166,273 miles
- 2020 – 164,435 miles
- 2019 – 161,623 miles
- 2018 – 157,371 miles
- 2017 – 154,359 miles
- 2016 – 149,454 miles
- 2015 – 146,325 miles
- 2014 – 139,995 miles
- 2013 – 136,526 miles
- 2012 – 134,875 miles
- 2011 – 131,163 miles
- 2010 – 127,807 miles
- 2009 – 123,252 miles
- 2008 – 119,059 miles
- 2007 – 114,393 miles
- 2006 – 101,123 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,423 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 178,423 miles
- Test number
- 835836670875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,423 miles (+3,739)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,423 miles
- Test number
- 573051871227
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass174,684 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 174,684 miles
- Test number
- 387685615010
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Fail174,684 miles (+1,570)1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,684 miles
- Test number
- 644189270751
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass173,114 miles (+1,841)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 173,114 miles
- Test number
- 473001267239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass171,273 miles (+2,637)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 171,273 miles
- Test number
- 461867060819
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass168,636 miles (+2,363)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 168,636 miles
- Test number
- 880753131930
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront suspension bump stops deteriorated
Pass166,273 miles (+1,838)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 166,273 miles
- Test number
- 897063243347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 sub frame bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,435 miles (+2,812)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 164,435 miles
- Test number
- 477277794293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass161,623 miles (+4,252)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 161,623 miles
- Test number
- 446971268076
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lower efficiency on offside
Pass157,371 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 157,371 miles
- Test number
- 319589323908
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail157,371 miles (+3,012)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,371 miles
- Test number
- 368565001851
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass154,359 miles (+4,905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 154,359 miles
- Test number
- 637206131106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass149,454 miles (+3,129)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 149,454 miles
- Test number
- 519338154050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,325 miles (+77)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 146,325 miles
- Test number
- 375634841319
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail146,248 miles (+6,253)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,248 miles
- Test number
- 797042229178
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass139,995 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 139,995 miles
- Test number
- 847024754236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,995 miles (+3,469)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,995 miles
- Test number
- 309324554209
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass136,526 miles (+1,651)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 136,526 miles
- Test number
- 427972963247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,875 miles (+3,712)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 134,875 miles
- Test number
- 717658362241
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight underbody corrosion
Pass131,163 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 131,163 miles
- Test number
- 967795861224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,130 miles (+3,323)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,130 miles
- Test number
- 777033061202
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass127,807 miles (+4,555)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 127,807 miles
- Test number
- 801375660237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,252 miles (+279)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 123,252 miles
- Test number
- 482885369214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2010
- Odometer
- 122,973 miles
- Test number
- 424070529122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,973 miles (+3,914)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,973 miles
- Test number
- 142900529198
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake pads low
Pass119,059 miles (+4,666)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2009
- Odometer
- 119,059 miles
- Test number
- 290508208491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2008
- Odometer
- 114,393 miles
- Test number
- 294303427181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,388 miles (+13,265)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,388 miles
- Test number
- 440233627179
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass101,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 101,123 miles
- Test number
- 833882226145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 RTJ
- Does K8 RTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 RTJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 RTJ?
- The MOT on K8 RTJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 RTJ done?
- K8 RTJ was recorded at 178,423 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,815 miles a year.
- Has K8 RTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 RTJ has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on K8 RTJ 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 RTJ find?
- K8 RTJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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