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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc

X42 VOBMOT history

X42 VOB is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 12 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

X42 VOB blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,442 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 VOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 VOB was last recorded at 109,442 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 2,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,835 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,607 miles
Average per year
2,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,442 miles
  • 2025 – 106,835 miles
  • 2024 – 102,584 miles
  • 2023 – 96,513 miles
  • 2022 – 91,411 miles
  • 2021 – 88,551 miles
  • 2020 – 86,247 miles
  • 2019 – 82,083 miles
  • 2018 – 79,554 miles
  • 2010 – 78,285 miles
  • 2009 – 74,113 miles
  • 2008 – 71,675 miles
  • 2007 – 66,523 miles
  • 2006 – 58,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,442 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades worn
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer / inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,442 miles (+2,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,442 miles
    Test number
    622150343620
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,835 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,835 miles
    Test number
    725747551689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,709 miles (+4,125)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,709 miles
    Test number
    837330854373
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil below min mark
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass102,584 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,584 miles
    Test number
    517648521278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail102,555 miles (+6,042)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,555 miles
    Test number
    445406371750
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 99Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and cracked. Close to exposing ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and cracked. Close to exposing ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,513 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,513 miles
    Test number
    642742683358
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail96,513 miles (+5,102)1 repaired4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,513 miles
    Test number
    371400136670
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass91,411 miles (+2,860)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,411 miles
    Test number
    550458953996
    • AdvisoryHead lamps deteriorated producing poor beam images.
    • 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,551 miles (+2,304)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,551 miles
    Test number
    407722673714
    • AdvisoryBoth near side and off side rear inner and outer sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryHead lamps deteriorated producing poor beam images
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn and starting to smear

  10. Pass86,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,247 miles
    Test number
    162218798042
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low, perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryOuter sills have a plastic cover obscuring condition
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to both n/s and o/s/r inner sills
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn

  11. Fail86,247 miles (+4,164)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,247 miles
    Test number
    336916570697
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low, perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryOuter sills have a plastic cover obscuring condition
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to both n/s and o/s/r inner sills
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn

  12. Pass82,083 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,083 miles
    Test number
    695937009404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner position lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail82,083 miles (+2,529)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,083 miles
    Test number
    855947479534
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Door mirror (3.3 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine over heated during test. Cooling fan did not cut in and radiator has a split next to the top hose allowing coolant to leak out.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre Bolt in inner edge of tyre.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner position lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass79,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,554 miles
    Test number
    256943849965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,554 miles (+1,269)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,554 miles
    Test number
    923967885928
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both outer walls (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass78,285 miles (+4,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,285 miles
    Test number
    693585850146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,113 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    732702469132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,675 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,675 miles
    Test number
    210066538414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,523 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,523 miles
    Test number
    722041847199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,739 miles
    Test number
    781595846131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 VOB

Does X42 VOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 VOB is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X42 VOB?
The MOT on X42 VOB is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 VOB done?
X42 VOB was recorded at 109,442 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 2,570 miles a year.
Has X42 VOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 VOB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X42 VOB 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 X42 VOB find?
X42 VOB passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: both front wiper blades worn; oil leak, but not excessive.

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