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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

X52 DKVMOT history

X52 DKV is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 11 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2023
Mileage
88,735 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 DKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X52 DKV was last recorded at 88,735 miles on 21 Sept 2022, 684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2018: 84,439 miles, lower than 89,442 miles on 28 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,051 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
684 miles
Average per year
2,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,735 miles
  • 2021 – 88,051 miles
  • 2020 – 87,291 miles
  • 2019 – 85,491 miles
  • 2018 – 84,439 miles
  • 2017 – 83,109 miles
  • 2016 – 80,860 miles
  • 2015 – 75,738 miles
  • 2014 – 74,051 miles
  • 2013 – 71,688 miles
  • 2012 – 68,779 miles
  • 2010 – 65,869 miles
  • 2009 – 62,748 miles
  • 2008 – 56,171 miles
  • 2007 – 49,529 miles
  • 2006 – 46,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,735 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,735 miles (+684)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,735 miles
    Test number
    940425110121
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,051 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,051 miles
    Test number
    862514065199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,291 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,291 miles
    Test number
    685385388985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,289 miles (+1,798)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,289 miles
    Test number
    655367584131
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass85,491 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,491 miles
    Test number
    644651951805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,476 miles (+1,037)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,476 miles
    Test number
    558472364514
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,439 miles (-5,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,439 miles
    Test number
    112236974809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail89,442 miles (+6,333)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    815714025610
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass83,109 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,109 miles
    Test number
    660905780694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,860 miles (+5,122)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,860 miles
    Test number
    630873109315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,738 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    257814055067
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass75,738 miles (+1,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    695614755002
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass74,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,051 miles
    Test number
    368128244079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail74,051 miles (+2,363)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,051 miles
    Test number
    376298644092
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass71,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,688 miles
    Test number
    647119753078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,688 miles (+2,909)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,688 miles
    Test number
    839178053053
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRadiator bowed and likely to blow

  17. Pass68,779 miles (+2,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,779 miles
    Test number
    157263852065
    • NoteSlight corrosion to brake discs

  18. Pass65,869 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    202493870276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,748 miles
    Test number
    544529959286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,748 miles (+6,577)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,748 miles
    Test number
    590979559208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass56,171 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,171 miles
    Test number
    541919568211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,529 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    721220667210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,135 miles
    Test number
    814862376285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,135 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,135 miles
    Test number
    283822376210
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED.

Questions about X52 DKV

Does X52 DKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X52 DKV expired on 20 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X52 DKV?
The MOT on X52 DKV expired on 20 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X52 DKV done?
X52 DKV was recorded at 88,735 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2022, an average of 2,666 miles a year.
Has X52 DKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 DKV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on X52 DKV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X52 DKV find?
X52 DKV passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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