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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

X3 OWOMOT history

X3 OWO is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 149,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

X3 OWO silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,545 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 OWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 OWO was last recorded at 149,545 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 7,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
142,505 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,040 miles
Average per year
7,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,545 miles
  • 2025 – 142,505 miles
  • 2024 – 135,166 miles
  • 2023 – 126,488 miles
  • 2022 – 117,272 miles
  • 2021 – 109,291 miles
  • 2020 – 104,214 miles
  • 2019 – 98,033 miles
  • 2018 – 89,144 miles
  • 2017 – 83,720 miles
  • 2016 – 77,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,545 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock mount bush in camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock mount bush in camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 97 Y Run-flat (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,545 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,545 miles
    Test number
    806664257983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock mount bush in camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock mount bush in camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 97 Y Run-flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail149,540 miles (+7,035)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,540 miles
    Test number
    603020073627
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock mount bush in camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock mount bush in camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 97 Y Run-flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass142,505 miles (+7,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,505 miles
    Test number
    727054562518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass135,166 miles (+8,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,166 miles
    Test number
    588813827099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass126,488 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,488 miles
    Test number
    978090017896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,272 miles (+7,981)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,272 miles
    Test number
    717644799297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,291 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,291 miles
    Test number
    129720012721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,214 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,214 miles
    Test number
    669692618450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,033 miles (+8,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,033 miles
    Test number
    488262960559
    • AdvisoryLow emitter on emisions
    • AdvisoryNote plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

  10. Pass89,144 miles (+5,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    831918748702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,720 miles (+6,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,720 miles
    Test number
    157215548974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass77,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,273 miles
    Test number
    495587351803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 OWO

Does X3 OWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 OWO is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 OWO?
The MOT on X3 OWO is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 OWO done?
X3 OWO was recorded at 149,545 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 7,214 miles a year.
Has X3 OWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 OWO has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 OWO 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 X3 OWO find?
X3 OWO passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount bush in camber arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush, and 3 more.

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