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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

K8 VUSMOT history

K8 VUS is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 33,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

K8 VUS black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
33,294 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 VUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
20 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 VUS was last recorded at 33,294 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
30,085 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,209 miles
Average per year
2,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,294 miles
  • 2024 – 30,085 miles
  • 2023 – 27,101 miles
  • 2022 – 24,779 miles
  • 2021 – 22,186 miles
  • 2020 – 19,696 miles
  • 2019 – 16,953 miles
  • 2018 – 13,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,294 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,294 miles (+3,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    33,294 miles
    Test number
    915567645091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass30,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    30,085 miles
    Test number
    593974206308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,080 miles (+2,979)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,080 miles
    Test number
    703435306953
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  4. Pass27,101 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    27,101 miles
    Test number
    457073605801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,779 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    24,779 miles
    Test number
    655317483785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,186 miles (+2,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    22,186 miles
    Test number
    491915465345
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass19,696 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    19,696 miles
    Test number
    874567927467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,953 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    16,953 miles
    Test number
    170012711657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    13,651 miles
    Test number
    212544851307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 VUS

Does K8 VUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 VUS is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 VUS?
The MOT on K8 VUS is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 VUS done?
K8 VUS was recorded at 33,294 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 2,810 miles a year.
Has K8 VUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 VUS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 VUS 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 VUS find?
K8 VUS passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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