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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S6 XAKMOT history

S6 XAK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,675 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 XAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 XAK was last recorded at 145,675 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,746 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,929 miles
Average per year
7,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,675 miles
  • 2025 – 139,746 miles
  • 2024 – 135,402 miles
  • 2023 – 128,311 miles
  • 2022 – 120,274 miles
  • 2021 – 112,630 miles
  • 2020 – 108,190 miles
  • 2019 – 105,697 miles
  • 2018 – 100,314 miles
  • 2017 – 94,167 miles
  • 2016 – 89,490 miles
  • 2015 – 76,276 miles
  • 2014 – 61,588 miles
  • 2013 – 52,740 miles
  • 2012 – 45,148 miles
  • 2010 – 30,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,675 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection on seatbelts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,675 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,675 miles
    Test number
    161861987290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,746 miles (+4,344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    139,746 miles
    Test number
    232572784363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass135,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,402 miles
    Test number
    838443223168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail135,402 miles (+7,091)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,402 miles
    Test number
    618871934399
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass128,311 miles (+8,037)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,311 miles
    Test number
    471173753471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,274 miles (+279)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,274 miles
    Test number
    904432069308
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear child seat fitted not allowing inspection on seatbelts
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  7. Fail119,995 miles (+7,365)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,995 miles
    Test number
    369003743999
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear child seat fitted not allowing inspection on seatbelts
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  8. Pass112,630 miles (+4,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,630 miles
    Test number
    260945628442
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass108,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,190 miles
    Test number
    708738115248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,190 miles (+2,493)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,190 miles
    Test number
    507824557546
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass105,697 miles (+5,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,697 miles
    Test number
    641329722963
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass100,314 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,314 miles
    Test number
    872707010976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,167 miles (+4,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,167 miles
    Test number
    476871971206
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  14. Pass89,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,490 miles
    Test number
    972504817270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,490 miles (+59)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,490 miles
    Test number
    639060262996
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexible hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
  16. Pass89,431 miles (+13,155)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,431 miles
    Test number
    951232581859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,276 miles (+14,688)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,276 miles
    Test number
    738706100329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,588 miles (+8,848)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,588 miles
    Test number
    516858194195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,740 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,740 miles
    Test number
    877715023220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,148 miles (+14,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,148 miles
    Test number
    306417882023
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass30,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    314156850201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 XAK

Does S6 XAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 XAK is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 XAK?
The MOT on S6 XAK is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 XAK done?
S6 XAK was recorded at 145,675 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,239 miles a year.
Has S6 XAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 XAK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S6 XAK 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 S6 XAK find?
S6 XAK passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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