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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V21 RKXMOT history

V21 RKX is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 155,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

V21 RKX white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
155,875 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 RKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 RKX was last recorded at 155,875 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 12,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,336 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,539 miles
Average per year
10,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,875 miles
  • 2025 – 143,336 miles
  • 2024 – 130,873 miles
  • 2023 – 118,521 miles
  • 2022 – 109,212 miles
  • 2021 – 98,415 miles
  • 2020 – 90,853 miles
  • 2018 – 80,013 miles
  • 2017 – 69,277 miles
  • 2016 – 60,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,875 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,875 miles (+12,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    155,875 miles
    Test number
    773374725854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass143,336 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    143,336 miles
    Test number
    510906359750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail143,300 miles (+12,427)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,300 miles
    Test number
    241720987712
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass130,873 miles (+12,352)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,873 miles
    Test number
    588709977987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,521 miles (+9,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,521 miles
    Test number
    918101813590
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass109,212 miles (+10,797)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,212 miles
    Test number
    548589183836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,415 miles (+7,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,415 miles
    Test number
    739037617601
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
  8. Pass90,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,853 miles
    Test number
    777718115239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,853 miles (+10,840)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,853 miles
    Test number
    425440108024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass80,013 miles (+10,736)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,013 miles
    Test number
    238438737445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,277 miles (+8,487)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    340613899447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,790 miles
    Test number
    159038705145
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

Questions about V21 RKX

Does V21 RKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 RKX is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 RKX?
The MOT on V21 RKX is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 RKX done?
V21 RKX was recorded at 155,875 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 10,137 miles a year.
Has V21 RKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 RKX has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V21 RKX 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 V21 RKX find?
V21 RKX passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.

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