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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

R8 TTVMOT history

R8 TTV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

R8 TTV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,832 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R8 TTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R8 TTV was last recorded at 109,832 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 8,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,922 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,910 miles
Average per year
4,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,832 miles
  • 2025 – 100,922 miles
  • 2024 – 94,435 miles
  • 2023 – 88,682 miles
  • 2022 – 82,730 miles
  • 2021 – 76,575 miles
  • 2020 – 72,050 miles
  • 2019 – 68,240 miles
  • 2018 – 62,952 miles
  • 2017 – 60,981 miles
  • 2016 – 57,019 miles
  • 2015 – 53,685 miles
  • 2014 – 52,582 miles
  • 2013 – 49,922 miles
  • 2012 – 47,399 miles
  • 2011 – 43,983 miles
  • 2010 – 40,413 miles
  • 2009 – 37,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,832 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,832 miles (+8,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,832 miles
    Test number
    963545444800
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,922 miles (+6,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,922 miles
    Test number
    328817459625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass94,435 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    596826361628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail94,433 miles (+5,751)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,433 miles
    Test number
    298057845545
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass88,682 miles (+5,952)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,682 miles
    Test number
    113874206082
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,730 miles (+6,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,730 miles
    Test number
    427134175121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass76,575 miles (+4,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,575 miles
    Test number
    770576873145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass72,050 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,050 miles
    Test number
    316258089729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,240 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,240 miles
    Test number
    344815055759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,952 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    880630590052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,981 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,981 miles
    Test number
    497535784280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,019 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,019 miles
    Test number
    462527611828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,685 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,685 miles
    Test number
    439041145139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,582 miles (+2,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,582 miles
    Test number
    936373864108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass49,922 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,922 miles
    Test number
    439318443137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail49,869 miles (+2,470)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    548813043112
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass47,399 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    735045442154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,983 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,983 miles
    Test number
    905076741104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,413 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,413 miles
    Test number
    391537440136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,854 miles
    Test number
    363527949114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R8 TTV

Does R8 TTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R8 TTV is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R8 TTV?
The MOT on R8 TTV is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R8 TTV done?
R8 TTV was recorded at 109,832 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,177 miles a year.
Has R8 TTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R8 TTV has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on R8 TTV 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 R8 TTV find?
R8 TTV passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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