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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

X4 RSWMOT history

X4 RSW is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,593 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 RSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 RSW was last recorded at 103,593 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,591 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,593 miles
  • 2025 – 98,756 miles
  • 2024 – 93,366 miles
  • 2023 – 86,987 miles
  • 2022 – 81,721 miles
  • 2021 – 77,030 miles
  • 2020 – 75,297 miles
  • 2019 – 66,964 miles
  • 2018 – 60,115 miles
  • 2017 – 53,362 miles
  • 2016 – 45,754 miles
  • 2015 – 38,257 miles
  • 2014 – 30,594 miles
  • 2013 – 22,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,593 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 brake disc back plate detached causing rotational noise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,593 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,593 miles
    Test number
    882206898887
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Fail103,591 miles (+4,835)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,591 miles
    Test number
    957913172493
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure disc back plate catching wheel (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Pass98,756 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,756 miles
    Test number
    664854837021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc back plate detached causing rotational noise
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. Fail98,746 miles (+5,380)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,746 miles
    Test number
    983693034368
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc back plate detached causing rotational noise
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  5. Pass93,366 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,366 miles
    Test number
    343142622658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,987 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    904314142916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,721 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    514365157711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,030 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,030 miles
    Test number
    294932040872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,297 miles (+8,333)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    574811216036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,964 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,964 miles
    Test number
    940970636440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,115 miles (+6,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    518715147993
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass53,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,362 miles
    Test number
    533535425559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,342 miles (+7,588)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,342 miles
    Test number
    704614079404
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass45,754 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,754 miles
    Test number
    757891350131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,751 miles (+7,494)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,751 miles
    Test number
    904449153801
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass38,257 miles (+7,663)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,257 miles
    Test number
    228513541302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,594 miles (+8,310)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,594 miles
    Test number
    159548634289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,284 miles
    Test number
    377461723486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X4 RSW

Does X4 RSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 RSW is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 RSW?
The MOT on X4 RSW is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 RSW done?
X4 RSW was recorded at 103,593 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,231 miles a year.
Has X4 RSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 RSW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X4 RSW 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 RSW find?
X4 RSW passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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