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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

X15 KERMOT history

X15 KER is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,007 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X15 KER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X15 KER was last recorded at 83,007 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 5,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,901 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,106 miles
Average per year
4,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,007 miles
  • 2024 – 77,901 miles
  • 2023 – 73,150 miles
  • 2022 – 68,701 miles
  • 2021 – 62,949 miles
  • 2020 – 57,252 miles
  • 2019 – 53,716 miles
  • 2018 – 49,770 miles
  • 2017 – 45,085 miles
  • 2016 – 40,360 miles
  • 2015 – 35,100 miles
  • 2014 – 27,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,007 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear brake dust shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,007 miles (+5,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,007 miles
    Test number
    738846323460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass77,901 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,901 miles
    Test number
    976181624794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake dust shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail77,896 miles (+4,746)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,896 miles
    Test number
    149201588978
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake dust shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass73,150 miles (+4,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    964784918806
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass68,701 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,701 miles
    Test number
    143773632277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,949 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,949 miles
    Test number
    694176761818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    559864381078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,251 miles (+3,535)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,251 miles
    Test number
    591890733124
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass53,716 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,716 miles
    Test number
    240657588849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,770 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,770 miles
    Test number
    278607427641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    817938275288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail45,085 miles (+4,725)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    427970446597
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass40,360 miles (+5,260)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,360 miles
    Test number
    290717262299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,100 miles
    Test number
    515793145945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,100 miles (+7,657)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,100 miles
    Test number
    667167677731
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass27,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,443 miles
    Test number
    338871344294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X15 KER

Does X15 KER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X15 KER is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X15 KER?
The MOT on X15 KER is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X15 KER done?
X15 KER was recorded at 83,007 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 4,929 miles a year.
Has X15 KER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X15 KER has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X15 KER 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 X15 KER find?
X15 KER passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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