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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X21 BSLMOT history

X21 BSL is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X21 BSL white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,788 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 BSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 BSL was last recorded at 136,788 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,784 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,788 miles
  • 2025 – 127,094 miles
  • 2024 – 113,641 miles
  • 2023 – 107,101 miles
  • 2022 – 99,479 miles
  • 2021 – 90,812 miles
  • 2020 – 83,423 miles
  • 2019 – 77,008 miles
  • 2018 – 66,678 miles
  • 2017 – 62,893 miles
  • 2016 – 54,323 miles
  • 2015 – 46,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,788 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,788 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,788 miles
    Test number
    457324844421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,784 miles (+9,690)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,784 miles
    Test number
    250312596780
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing CAP MISSING (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken COIL SNAPPED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,094 miles (+13,453)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,094 miles
    Test number
    795300083061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,641 miles (+6,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,641 miles
    Test number
    582848344037
    • AdvisoryUnder body cover fitted

  5. Pass107,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    931818324694
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail107,101 miles (+7,622)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    587337932179
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,479 miles (+8,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,479 miles
    Test number
    668351973239
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,812 miles (+7,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,812 miles
    Test number
    833299179384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers under bonnet obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryCovers under floor obscuring some testable items

  9. Pass83,423 miles (+6,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,423 miles
    Test number
    720591709576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge also has a small cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  10. Pass77,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,008 miles
    Test number
    688347842176
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  11. Fail77,008 miles (+10,330)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,008 miles
    Test number
    194233686725
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  12. Pass66,678 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,678 miles
    Test number
    538753744817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,893 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,893 miles
    Test number
    866969170442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,148 miles (+7,825)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,148 miles
    Test number
    714448757546
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass54,323 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,323 miles
    Test number
    493673156747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,214 miles (+8,338)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,214 miles
    Test number
    833758270216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,876 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,876 miles
    Test number
    386110415191
    • NoteEmissions too clean to test

  18. Fail37,876 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,876 miles
    Test number
    689700115164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEmissions too clean to test

Questions about X21 BSL

Does X21 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 BSL is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X21 BSL?
The MOT on X21 BSL is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X21 BSL done?
X21 BSL was recorded at 136,788 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 8,643 miles a year.
Has X21 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 BSL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X21 BSL 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 X21 BSL find?
X21 BSL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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