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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

M88 DKRMOT history

M88 DKR is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Aug 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 201,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

M88 DKR blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
201,026 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 DKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 DKR was last recorded at 201,026 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 13,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,809 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
13,217 miles
Average per year
11,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,026 miles
  • 2024 – 187,809 miles
  • 2023 – 176,743 miles
  • 2022 – 162,603 miles
  • 2021 – 148,999 miles
  • 2020 – 138,502 miles
  • 2019 – 123,298 miles
  • 2018 – 112,150 miles
  • 2017 – 102,701 miles
  • 2016 – 96,316 miles
  • 2015 – 88,854 miles
  • 2014 – 76,880 miles
  • 2013 – 64,149 miles
  • 2012 – 55,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,026 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,026 miles (+13,217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    201,026 miles
    Test number
    570307659130
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,809 miles (+11,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    187,809 miles
    Test number
    929995928570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass176,743 miles (+14,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    176,743 miles
    Test number
    272319596895
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass162,603 miles (+13,604)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162,603 miles
    Test number
    143580333037
    • MinorCentral Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,999 miles (+10,497)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    148,999 miles
    Test number
    431664979782
    • MinorNearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    138,502 miles
    Test number
    741799267372
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail138,502 miles (+15,204)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,502 miles
    Test number
    534744935091
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,298 miles (+11,148)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,298 miles
    Test number
    835125884161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,150 miles (+9,449)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    554965423603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,701 miles (+6,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,701 miles
    Test number
    634268392643
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items

  11. Pass96,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,316 miles
    Test number
    838673632815
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting the view of the under side of the vehicle.

  12. Fail96,316 miles (+7,462)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,316 miles
    Test number
    839322931851
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.26mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting the view of the under side of the vehicle.

  13. Pass88,854 miles (+11,974)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,854 miles
    Test number
    797960715166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,880 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,880 miles
    Test number
    817637014276
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail76,880 miles (+12,731)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,880 miles
    Test number
    526407114268
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail64,149 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,149 miles
    Test number
    406866523202
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass64,149 miles (+8,391)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,149 miles
    Test number
    808816523223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,758 miles
    Test number
    455719492187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M88 DKR

Does M88 DKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M88 DKR expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M88 DKR?
The MOT on M88 DKR expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M88 DKR done?
M88 DKR was recorded at 201,026 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 11,180 miles a year.
Has M88 DKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 DKR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on M88 DKR 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 M88 DKR find?
M88 DKR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: central rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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