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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V8 KDEMOT history

V8 KDE is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,426 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 KDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 KDE was last recorded at 87,426 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 5,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,317 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,109 miles
Average per year
6,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,426 miles
  • 2025 – 82,317 miles
  • 2024 – 78,978 miles
  • 2023 – 74,320 miles
  • 2022 – 69,096 miles
  • 2021 – 63,461 miles
  • 2020 – 42,119 miles
  • 2019 – 37,739 miles
  • 2018 – 34,953 miles
  • 2017 – 30,450 miles
  • 2016 – 22,754 miles
  • 2015 – 17,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,426 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,426 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,426 miles
    Test number
    642432805903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,317 miles (+3,339)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,317 miles
    Test number
    965421840294
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 275 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass78,978 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,978 miles
    Test number
    535233894433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,320 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,320 miles
    Test number
    669037725575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,096 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,096 miles
    Test number
    517173240158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,461 miles (+511)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,461 miles
    Test number
    572707144137
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail62,950 miles (+20,831)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    417307935285
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass42,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,119 miles
    Test number
    793097836008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Fail42,119 miles (+4,380)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,119 miles
    Test number
    403515461144
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass37,739 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,739 miles
    Test number
    528377999360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,953 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,953 miles
    Test number
    443534428887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,450 miles (+7,696)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    105676430947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,754 miles (+5,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,754 miles
    Test number
    448065451164
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass17,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,322 miles
    Test number
    838060375189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 KDE

Does V8 KDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 KDE is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 KDE?
The MOT on V8 KDE is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 KDE done?
V8 KDE was recorded at 87,426 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,288 miles a year.
Has V8 KDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 KDE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on V8 KDE 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 V8 KDE find?
V8 KDE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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