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BMW 520

Black · Lpg · 2004 · 2,171 cc

X1 BBDMOT history

X1 BBD is a black lpg BMW 520 first used on 13 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 139,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,999 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 BBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 BBD was last recorded at 139,999 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,955 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
4,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,999 miles
  • 2025 – 136,857 miles
  • 2024 – 133,901 miles
  • 2023 – 130,956 miles
  • 2022 – 127,902 miles
  • 2021 – 124,396 miles
  • 2020 – 120,600 miles
  • 2019 – 116,116 miles
  • 2018 – 110,354 miles
  • 2017 – 105,291 miles
  • 2016 – 99,240 miles
  • 2015 – 92,535 miles
  • 2014 – 86,234 miles
  • 2013 – 80,068 miles
  • 2012 – 74,901 miles
  • 2011 – 70,487 miles
  • 2010 – 66,560 miles
  • 2009 – 60,778 miles
  • 2008 – 54,388 miles
  • 2007 – 46,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,999 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Engine covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Under trays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward bush/joint in hub (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,999 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,999 miles
    Test number
    189769665461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,955 miles (+3,098)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,955 miles
    Test number
    336208927639
    • DangerousOffside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass136,857 miles (+2,956)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,857 miles
    Test number
    307381342977
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass133,901 miles (+2,945)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,901 miles
    Test number
    187222331209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,956 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,956 miles
    Test number
    493873767116
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output &offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,956 miles (+3,054)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,956 miles
    Test number
    346973874111
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output &offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,902 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,902 miles
    Test number
    521832304804
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Fail127,902 miles (+3,506)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,902 miles
    Test number
    338366363216
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass124,396 miles (+3,796)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,396 miles
    Test number
    260788429343
    • MinorOffside 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 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,600 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,600 miles
    Test number
    836699821255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,596 miles (+4,480)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,596 miles
    Test number
    942661163369
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass116,116 miles (+5,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,116 miles
    Test number
    243125066351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre and a small cut possible a piece of glass

  13. Pass110,354 miles (+5,063)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,354 miles
    Test number
    700895915387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryEngine covers
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  14. Pass105,291 miles (+6,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,291 miles
    Test number
    526822155387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass99,240 miles (+6,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,240 miles
    Test number
    147956575490
    • AdvisoryEngine covers
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  16. Pass92,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,535 miles
    Test number
    718573786617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward bush/joint in hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise covers under bonnet and under car and on outer sills

  17. Fail92,535 miles (+58)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,535 miles
    Test number
    886640646172
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dop link boot (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose very slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose very slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose very slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward bush/joint in hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise covers under bonnet and under car and on outer sills

  18. Fail92,477 miles (+6,243)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,477 miles
    Test number
    135833494345
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass86,234 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,234 miles
    Test number
    436731754262
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail86,234 miles (+6,166)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,234 miles
    Test number
    376571154205
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass80,068 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,068 miles
    Test number
    218470243249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail80,068 miles (+5,167)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,068 miles
    Test number
    149540343247
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass74,901 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    158055952291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,487 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,487 miles
    Test number
    636474841287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,560 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    963304040247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,555 miles (+5,777)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,555 miles
    Test number
    364203040413
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass60,778 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,778 miles
    Test number
    753288939295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Fail60,778 miles (+6,390)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,778 miles
    Test number
    721958739203
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Pass54,388 miles (+7,583)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,388 miles
    Test number
    372404758406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,805 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,805 miles
    Test number
    372387667252
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about X1 BBD

Does X1 BBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 BBD is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 BBD?
The MOT on X1 BBD is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 BBD done?
X1 BBD was recorded at 139,999 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,919 miles a year.
Has X1 BBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 BBD has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 BBD 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 X1 BBD find?
X1 BBD passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively x2; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively x2.

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