BMW 520
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
V8 RAFMOT history
V8 RAF is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 91,049 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 91,049 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,766 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 RAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 RAF was last recorded at 91,049 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,459 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,590 miles
- Average per year
- 4,766 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,049 miles
- 2025 – 89,459 miles
- 2024 – 87,208 miles
- 2023 – 85,467 miles
- 2022 – 79,170 miles
- 2021 – 66,027 miles
- 2020 – 62,165 miles
- 2019 – 56,866 miles
- 2018 – 52,475 miles
- 2017 – 45,540 miles
- 2015 – 40,661 miles
- 2014 – 37,070 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Undertrays preventing inspection of some components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 18 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,049 miles (+1,590)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 91,049 miles
- Test number
- 748391535409
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,459 miles (+2,251)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 89,459 miles
- Test number
- 625324352514
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays preventing inspection of some components
Pass87,208 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 87,208 miles
- Test number
- 848291283207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays preventing inspection of some components
Fail87,208 miles (+1,741)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,208 miles
- Test number
- 986272614883
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays preventing inspection of some components
Pass85,467 miles (+6,297)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 85,467 miles
- Test number
- 323492819957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,170 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 79,170 miles
- Test number
- 508886382262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,156 miles (+13,129)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,156 miles
- Test number
- 988521089703
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,027 miles (+3,862)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 66,027 miles
- Test number
- 405490731441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,165 miles (+5,299)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,165 miles
- Test number
- 223366195771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,866 miles (+4,391)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 56,866 miles
- Test number
- 934996515753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,475 miles (+6,935)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 52,475 miles
- Test number
- 134581621388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,540 miles (+4,879)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 45,540 miles
- Test number
- 831000087357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,661 miles (+3,591)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 40,661 miles
- Test number
- 659683250286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 37,070 miles
- Test number
- 537572354397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 RAF
- Does V8 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 RAF is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 RAF?
- The MOT on V8 RAF is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 RAF done?
- V8 RAF was recorded at 91,049 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,766 miles a year.
- Has V8 RAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 RAF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on V8 RAF 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 RAF find?
- V8 RAF passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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