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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

X20 PHYMOT history

X20 PHY is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 98,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

X20 PHY white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,600 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X20 PHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X20 PHY was last recorded at 98,600 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 7,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,261 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,339 miles
Average per year
3,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,600 miles
  • 2024 – 91,261 miles
  • 2023 – 86,476 miles
  • 2022 – 83,230 miles
  • 2021 – 81,299 miles
  • 2020 – 79,429 miles
  • 2019 – 77,760 miles
  • 2018 – 74,289 miles
  • 2017 – 68,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,600 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,600 miles (+7,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,600 miles
    Test number
    769002136279
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass91,261 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,261 miles
    Test number
    649387263428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,476 miles (+3,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,476 miles
    Test number
    490663788540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass83,230 miles (+1,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    825127090244
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass81,299 miles (+1,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,299 miles
    Test number
    737590309658
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass79,429 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,429 miles
    Test number
    804448153065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,760 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,760 miles
    Test number
    433948945683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,289 miles (+5,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,289 miles
    Test number
    725435897307
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  9. Pass68,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    707930899198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,346 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    303872457269
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about X20 PHY

Does X20 PHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 PHY is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X20 PHY?
The MOT on X20 PHY is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X20 PHY done?
X20 PHY was recorded at 98,600 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,723 miles a year.
Has X20 PHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X20 PHY has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on X20 PHY 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 X20 PHY find?
X20 PHY passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2.

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