BMW 520
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc
X52 UPCMOT history
X52 UPC is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 127,127 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,871 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X52 UPC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X52 UPC was last recorded at 127,127 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 8,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 118,757 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,370 miles
- Average per year
- 4,871 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,127 miles
- 2024 – 118,757 miles
- 2023 – 110,135 miles
- 2022 – 101,341 miles
- 2021 – 94,593 miles
- 2020 – 93,978 miles
- 2019 – 91,929 miles
- 2018 – 88,576 miles
- 2017 – 86,897 miles
- 2016 – 83,036 miles
- 2015 – 78,565 miles
- 2014 – 73,570 miles
- 2013 – 67,979 miles
- 2012 – 62,918 miles
- 2011 – 59,189 miles
- 2010 – 55,189 miles
- 2009 – 49,696 miles
- 2008 – 45,661 miles
- 2007 – 41,135 miles
- 2006 – 34,919 miles
- 2005 – 29,247 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,127 miles
- AdvisoryFactory undertrays and covers fitted to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,127 miles (+8,370)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 127,127 miles
- Test number
- 729031558158
- AdvisoryFactory undertrays and covers fitted to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass118,757 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 118,757 miles
- Test number
- 732152335281
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Fail118,757 miles (+8,622)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,757 miles
- Test number
- 459861367832
- Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,135 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 110,135 miles
- Test number
- 519874780092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail110,135 miles (+8,794)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,135 miles
- Test number
- 145227769360
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,341 miles (+63)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 101,341 miles
- Test number
- 303825650604
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCar misfires when revved up
Fail101,278 miles (+6,685)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,278 miles
- Test number
- 818756168318
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen.
Pass94,593 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 94,593 miles
- Test number
- 911983377880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,590 miles (+612)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,590 miles
- Test number
- 509423993134
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,978 miles (+2,049)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 93,978 miles
- Test number
- 154016538069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,929 miles (+3,353)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 91,929 miles
- Test number
- 933073950784
- 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))
Pass88,576 miles (+1,679)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 88,576 miles
- Test number
- 292140962216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,897 miles (+3,861)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 86,897 miles
- Test number
- 193615527151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,036 miles (+4,471)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 83,036 miles
- Test number
- 144856759858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,565 miles (+4,995)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 78,565 miles
- Test number
- 551565180088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,570 miles (+5,591)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 73,570 miles
- Test number
- 476316314359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,979 miles (+5,061)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 67,979 miles
- Test number
- 568122913351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,918 miles (+3,729)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 62,918 miles
- Test number
- 806622312309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,189 miles (+4,000)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 59,189 miles
- Test number
- 836675411360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,189 miles (+5,493)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 55,189 miles
- Test number
- 833886110389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,696 miles (+4,035)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 49,696 miles
- Test number
- 600294619328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,661 miles (+4,526)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 45,661 miles
- Test number
- 432095818435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,135 miles (+6,216)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 41,135 miles
- Test number
- 282492617397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,919 miles (+5,672)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 34,919 miles
- Test number
- 554707016342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 29,247 miles
- Test number
- 584508415374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X52 UPC
- Does X52 UPC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X52 UPC is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X52 UPC?
- The MOT on X52 UPC is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X52 UPC done?
- X52 UPC was recorded at 127,127 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,871 miles a year.
- Has X52 UPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X52 UPC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on X52 UPC 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 X52 UPC find?
- X52 UPC passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: factory undertrays and covers fitted to underside of vehicle; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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