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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

X55 MSKMOT history

X55 MSK is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
178,006 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 MSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 MSK was last recorded at 178,006 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 11,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,318 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,688 miles
Average per year
9,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,006 miles
  • 2025 – 166,318 miles
  • 2024 – 151,531 miles
  • 2023 – 142,370 miles
  • 2022 – 135,753 miles
  • 2021 – 124,899 miles
  • 2020 – 119,469 miles
  • 2019 – 110,973 miles
  • 2018 – 96,547 miles
  • 2017 – 84,539 miles
  • 2016 – 75,169 miles
  • 2015 – 65,592 miles
  • 2014 – 55,640 miles
  • 2013 – 49,330 miles
  • 2012 – 42,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,006 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges perishing

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,006 miles (+11,688)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    178,006 miles
    Test number
    282726886412
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges perishing
  2. Pass166,318 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    166,318 miles
    Test number
    560454455002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail166,311 miles (+14,780)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,311 miles
    Test number
    663510636170
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning message/light showing on dashboard
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge on 2.5m
  4. Pass151,531 miles (+9,161)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    151,531 miles
    Test number
    846200552305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,370 miles (+6,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,370 miles
    Test number
    553055310221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  6. Pass135,753 miles (+10,854)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,753 miles
    Test number
    943913385577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,899 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,899 miles
    Test number
    267623075903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,469 miles (+8,496)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    346752653944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,973 miles (+14,426)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,973 miles
    Test number
    268399875168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,547 miles (+12,008)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    594334694926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,539 miles (+9,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,539 miles
    Test number
    872579953478
    • 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)
  12. Pass75,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,169 miles
    Test number
    523333437597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,169 miles (+9,577)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,169 miles
    Test number
    925081368547
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass65,592 miles (+9,952)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,592 miles
    Test number
    636227395188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,640 miles (+6,310)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,640 miles
    Test number
    469905284173
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass49,330 miles (+6,468)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,330 miles
    Test number
    278821393447
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass42,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,862 miles
    Test number
    917919002262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 MSK

Does X55 MSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 MSK is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X55 MSK?
The MOT on X55 MSK is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X55 MSK done?
X55 MSK was recorded at 178,006 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 9,647 miles a year.
Has X55 MSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 MSK has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X55 MSK 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 X55 MSK find?
X55 MSK passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall, and 5 more.

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