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BMW 520

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

X44 RHLMOT history

X44 RHL is a red diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

X44 RHL red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,878 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X44 RHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X44 RHL was last recorded at 168,878 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 13,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,166 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,712 miles
Average per year
9,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,878 miles
  • 2025 – 155,166 miles
  • 2024 – 141,031 miles
  • 2023 – 132,160 miles
  • 2022 – 125,432 miles
  • 2020 – 116,994 miles
  • 2019 – 103,254 miles
  • 2018 – 83,662 miles
  • 2017 – 81,688 miles
  • 2016 – 74,334 miles
  • 2015 – 61,215 miles
  • 2014 – 55,550 miles
  • 2013 – 41,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,878 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Undercover blocking full inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front tyres wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,878 miles (+13,712)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    168,878 miles
    Test number
    616457875531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,166 miles (+14,135)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    155,166 miles
    Test number
    630498967064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,031 miles (+8,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,031 miles
    Test number
    121045299830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,160 miles
    Test number
    214609062323
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nd rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,160 miles (+6,728)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,160 miles
    Test number
    628372161806
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nd rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,432 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,432 miles
    Test number
    825272798073
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper not fully secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper arm not fully secure

  7. Fail125,432 miles (+8,438)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,432 miles
    Test number
    971552654882
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper not fully secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper arm not fully secure

  8. Pass116,994 miles (+13,740)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,994 miles
    Test number
    881120353324
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,254 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,254 miles
    Test number
    437843309465
    • MinorRear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail103,254 miles (+19,592)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,254 miles
    Test number
    870067279369
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass83,662 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    857480000512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    961434473588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms front bushes. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndercover blocking full inspection.

  13. Fail81,688 miles (+7,354)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    411597949135
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front showing cords. 245/35 R19 Runflat. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms front bushes. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndercover blocking full inspection.

  14. Pass74,334 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,334 miles
    Test number
    693016041286
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low

  15. Fail74,318 miles (+13,103)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,318 miles
    Test number
    553371899358
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low

  16. Pass61,215 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,215 miles
    Test number
    617549765107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,007 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    879957505014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,550 miles (+14,114)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,550 miles
    Test number
    705191224045
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass41,436 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,436 miles
    Test number
    726095863055
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about X44 RHL

Does X44 RHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X44 RHL is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X44 RHL?
The MOT on X44 RHL is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X44 RHL done?
X44 RHL was recorded at 168,878 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 9,812 miles a year.
Has X44 RHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X44 RHL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X44 RHL 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 X44 RHL find?
X44 RHL passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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