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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc

X47 ODXMOT history

X47 ODX is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 26 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

X47 ODX blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,826 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X47 ODX
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
26 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X47 ODX was last recorded at 94,826 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,134 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,692 miles
Average per year
3,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,826 miles
  • 2024 – 92,134 miles
  • 2023 – 89,627 miles
  • 2022 – 86,195 miles
  • 2021 – 82,934 miles
  • 2020 – 80,685 miles
  • 2019 – 79,220 miles
  • 2018 – 76,653 miles
  • 2017 – 69,730 miles
  • 2016 – 66,616 miles
  • 2015 – 62,658 miles
  • 2014 – 58,744 miles
  • 2013 – 54,270 miles
  • 2012 – 48,318 miles
  • 2011 – 43,280 miles
  • 2010 – 36,937 miles
  • 2009 – 32,261 miles
  • 2008 – 30,329 miles
  • 2007 – 26,799 miles
  • 2006 – 21,930 miles
  • 2005 – 17,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,826 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,826 miles (+2,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,826 miles
    Test number
    547599461682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass92,134 miles (+2,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,134 miles
    Test number
    990426145066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass89,627 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,627 miles
    Test number
    618708215284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,195 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,195 miles
    Test number
    536894851087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,934 miles (+2,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,934 miles
    Test number
    526021869823
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass80,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,685 miles
    Test number
    148572934474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail80,685 miles (+1,465)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,685 miles
    Test number
    762496234904
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass79,220 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    483588083045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,201 miles (+2,548)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,201 miles
    Test number
    871101927174
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass76,653 miles (+6,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,653 miles
    Test number
    356973334272
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass69,730 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,730 miles
    Test number
    104030340793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,616 miles
    Test number
    173962295729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,607 miles (+3,949)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,607 miles
    Test number
    745523011587
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass62,658 miles (+3,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    541772894577
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass58,744 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,744 miles
    Test number
    548309684241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,270 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,270 miles
    Test number
    146159383266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,318 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,318 miles
    Test number
    557540972288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,280 miles (+6,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,280 miles
    Test number
    136336181291
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass36,937 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,937 miles
    Test number
    640105290285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,261 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,261 miles
    Test number
    354279999278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,329 miles (+3,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,329 miles
    Test number
    343008688215
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass26,799 miles (+4,869)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,799 miles
    Test number
    942591497206
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres have advanced wear on the outer edge
  23. Pass21,930 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,930 miles
    Test number
    541539276264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    17,611 miles
    Test number
    493140095290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X47 ODX

Does X47 ODX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X47 ODX is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X47 ODX?
The MOT on X47 ODX is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X47 ODX done?
X47 ODX was recorded at 94,826 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,843 miles a year.
Has X47 ODX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X47 ODX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on X47 ODX 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 X47 ODX find?
X47 ODX passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2.

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