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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

X16 RAFMOT history

X16 RAF is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

X16 RAF grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,766 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 RAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 RAF was last recorded at 115,766 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,648 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
5,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,766 miles
  • 2024 – 115,648 miles
  • 2023 – 115,362 miles
  • 2022 – 113,254 miles
  • 2021 – 110,250 miles
  • 2020 – 108,391 miles
  • 2019 – 105,915 miles
  • 2018 – 102,106 miles
  • 2017 – 98,457 miles
  • 2016 – 93,194 miles
  • 2015 – 89,690 miles
  • 2014 – 85,582 miles
  • 2013 – 81,250 miles
  • 2012 – 75,906 miles
  • 2011 – 71,384 miles
  • 2010 – 35,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,766 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    931939461487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,766 miles (+118)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    278230149260
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass115,648 miles (+286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,648 miles
    Test number
    375436320027
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass115,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,362 miles
    Test number
    799705242276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,362 miles (+2,108)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,362 miles
    Test number
    671293191272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,254 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,254 miles
    Test number
    917349740013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,250 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,250 miles
    Test number
    479491350664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,391 miles (+2,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,391 miles
    Test number
    500153552831
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both h beams (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,915 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,915 miles
    Test number
    433661875890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,106 miles (+3,649)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,106 miles
    Test number
    707171914274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,457 miles (+5,263)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,457 miles
    Test number
    731379002158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,194 miles (+3,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,194 miles
    Test number
    952854489356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass89,690 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,690 miles
    Test number
    284681289369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,582 miles (+4,332)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,582 miles
    Test number
    385071684251
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres deatrioted

  15. Pass81,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,250 miles
    Test number
    167091783239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,250 miles (+5,344)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,250 miles
    Test number
    297607373264
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  17. Pass75,906 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,906 miles
    Test number
    789703682293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,384 miles
    Test number
    885549221332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,384 miles (+15,649)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,384 miles
    Test number
    916142721326
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,735 miles (+19,855)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,735 miles
    Test number
    989778741051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    124239940017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X16 RAF

Does X16 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 RAF is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X16 RAF?
The MOT on X16 RAF is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X16 RAF done?
X16 RAF was recorded at 115,766 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 5,075 miles a year.
Has X16 RAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 RAF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X16 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 X16 RAF find?
X16 RAF passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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