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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

X4 CULMOT history

X4 CUL is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 51,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

X4 CUL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,227 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 CUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 CUL was last recorded at 51,227 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 5,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,729 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,498 miles
Average per year
3,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,227 miles
  • 2025 – 45,729 miles
  • 2024 – 42,065 miles
  • 2023 – 38,955 miles
  • 2022 – 36,580 miles
  • 2021 – 31,929 miles
  • 2020 – 29,884 miles
  • 2019 – 25,640 miles
  • 2018 – 21,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,227 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,227 miles
    Test number
    202652264720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,226 miles (+5,497)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,226 miles
    Test number
    222258165223
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass45,729 miles (+3,664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    154534419671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass42,065 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,065 miles
    Test number
    612840326442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,955 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,955 miles
    Test number
    594230707300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,580 miles (+1,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,580 miles
    Test number
    541664528885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,874 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    34,874 miles
    Test number
    439325513142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,929 miles (+2,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    31,929 miles
    Test number
    243432813525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass29,884 miles (+4,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    29,884 miles
    Test number
    615188877777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass25,640 miles (+4,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    25,640 miles
    Test number
    174159583533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass21,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    21,382 miles
    Test number
    597771751672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 CUL

Does X4 CUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 CUL is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 CUL?
The MOT on X4 CUL is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 CUL done?
X4 CUL was recorded at 51,227 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,538 miles a year.
Has X4 CUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 CUL has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X4 CUL 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 X4 CUL find?
X4 CUL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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