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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

X5 ABOMOT history

X5 ABO is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,803 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 ABO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 ABO was last recorded at 138,803 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,063 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
740 miles
Average per year
11,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,803 miles
  • 2025 – 138,063 miles
  • 2024 – 116,935 miles
  • 2023 – 97,074 miles
  • 2022 – 80,743 miles
  • 2021 – 71,133 miles
  • 2020 – 61,698 miles
  • 2019 – 51,008 miles
  • 2018 – 39,206 miles
  • 2016 – 25,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,803 miles

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.

  • Full under covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,803 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,803 miles
    Test number
    363541697369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,063 miles
    Test number
    533503122279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail138,063 miles (+21,128)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,063 miles
    Test number
    747365668279
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass116,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,935 miles
    Test number
    623810706054
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail116,935 miles (+19,861)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,935 miles
    Test number
    594903121424
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass97,074 miles (+16,331)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,074 miles
    Test number
    624003379437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,743 miles (+9,610)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    456942662455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,133 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,133 miles
    Test number
    266402893082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFull under covers fitted obscuring some components
  9. Fail71,108 miles (+9,410)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,108 miles
    Test number
    850905565865
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFull under covers fitted obscuring some components
  10. Pass61,698 miles (+10,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,698 miles
    Test number
    332627007671
    • AdvisoryFull under covers fitted obscuring some components
  11. Pass51,008 miles (+11,802)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,008 miles
    Test number
    341778052443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,206 miles
    Test number
    401425650850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,206 miles (+13,418)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,206 miles
    Test number
    917954123607
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass25,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,788 miles
    Test number
    924744529769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X5 ABO

Does X5 ABO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 ABO is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 ABO?
The MOT on X5 ABO is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 ABO done?
X5 ABO was recorded at 138,803 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 11,147 miles a year.
Has X5 ABO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 ABO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 ABO 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 X5 ABO find?
X5 ABO passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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