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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

X13 RABMOT history

X13 RAB is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 79,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

X13 RAB black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,973 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X13 RAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X13 RAB was last recorded at 79,973 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,968 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,973 miles
  • 2024 – 69,642 miles
  • 2023 – 61,803 miles
  • 2022 – 55,059 miles
  • 2021 – 48,141 miles
  • 2020 – 41,946 miles
  • 2019 – 38,464 miles
  • 2018 – 33,182 miles
  • 2017 – 26,235 miles
  • 2016 – 19,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,973 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,973 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,973 miles
    Test number
    614675397213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,968 miles (+10,326)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,968 miles
    Test number
    479983418179
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass69,642 miles (+7,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    324782341871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  4. Pass61,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,803 miles
    Test number
    196785634421
    • 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))
  5. Fail61,803 miles (+6,744)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,803 miles
    Test number
    253309199384
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass55,059 miles (+6,918)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,059 miles
    Test number
    821331730585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,141 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,141 miles
    Test number
    595150110935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,946 miles (+3,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,946 miles
    Test number
    275279853633
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass38,464 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,464 miles
    Test number
    874945930405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,182 miles (+6,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,182 miles
    Test number
    810713281201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass26,235 miles (+6,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    26,235 miles
    Test number
    426277992875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass19,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    19,392 miles
    Test number
    198316542173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X13 RAB

Does X13 RAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X13 RAB is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X13 RAB?
The MOT on X13 RAB is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X13 RAB done?
X13 RAB was recorded at 79,973 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,726 miles a year.
Has X13 RAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X13 RAB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X13 RAB 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 X13 RAB find?
X13 RAB passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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