BMW 520
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
X745 CMOMOT history
X745 CMO is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 17 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 31 MOT tests, with 123,528 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 123,528 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 23 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,533 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X745 CMO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 17 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X745 CMO was last recorded at 123,528 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,456 miles · 5 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 72 miles
- Average per year
- 4,533 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,528 miles
- 2025 – 118,263 miles
- 2024 – 113,750 miles
- 2023 – 110,115 miles
- 2022 – 107,257 miles
- 2021 – 104,733 miles
- 2020 – 103,445 miles
- 2019 – 102,141 miles
- 2018 – 99,956 miles
- 2017 – 96,449 miles
- 2016 – 91,654 miles
- 2015 – 84,301 miles
- 2013 – 76,730 miles
- 2012 – 72,361 miles
- 2011 – 64,564 miles
- 2010 – 56,276 miles
- 2009 – 48,020 miles
- 2008 – 47,976 miles
- 2007 – 34,855 miles
- 2006 – 29,735 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,528 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake wear wire not attachedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear most
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear most
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
31 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,528 miles (+72)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 123,528 miles
- Test number
- 954366553664
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake wear wire not attached
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail123,456 miles (+5,193)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,456 miles
- Test number
- 696104362894
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake wear wire not attached
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass118,263 miles (+405)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 118,263 miles
- Test number
- 673439081823
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail117,858 miles (+4,108)7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,858 miles
- Test number
- 719781378384
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear differential rough when wheels are rotated.
Pass113,750 miles (+3,635)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 113,750 miles
- Test number
- 204473118455
- 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))
Pass110,115 miles (+2,858)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 110,115 miles
- Test number
- 728974526196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Sub Frame Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Sub Frame Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass107,257 miles (+2,524)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 107,257 miles
- Test number
- 804722581878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,733 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 104,733 miles
- Test number
- 276982254421
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail104,711 miles (+1,266)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,711 miles
- Test number
- 329911721773
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,445 miles (+1,304)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 103,445 miles
- Test number
- 756251792112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,141 miles (+2,185)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,141 miles
- Test number
- 421414092139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,956 miles (+3,507)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 99,956 miles
- Test number
- 236462357279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,449 miles (+4,795)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 96,449 miles
- Test number
- 882436054286
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,654 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 91,654 miles
- Test number
- 801945054136
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail91,654 miles (+7,353)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,654 miles
- Test number
- 738497866989
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass84,301 miles (+4,156)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 84,301 miles
- Test number
- 846939191813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,145 miles (+3,415)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 80,145 miles
- Test number
- 189567025030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,730 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 76,730 miles
- Test number
- 405658053307
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r lower suspension knuckle joint has slight play in.
- NoteO/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.
Fail76,729 miles (+4,368)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,729 miles
- Test number
- 808607953376
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r lower suspension knuckle joint has slight play in.
- NoteO/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.
Pass72,361 miles (+3,935)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 72,361 miles
- Test number
- 978196252388
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,426 miles (+3,862)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 68,426 miles
- Test number
- 698355502005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,564 miles (+8,288)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 64,564 miles
- Test number
- 768204711035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 56,276 miles
- Test number
- 724655710032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,274 miles (+8,254)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,274 miles
- Test number
- 171675910498
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass48,020 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,020 miles
- Test number
- 300238709039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,976 miles (+8,155)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,976 miles
- Test number
- 253885768332
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass39,821 miles (+4,966)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 39,821 miles
- Test number
- 233064908041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,855 miles (+5,120)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 34,855 miles
- Test number
- 431165707075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,735 miles (+127)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 29,735 miles
- Test number
- 210000546097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 29,608 miles
- Test number
- 382930126082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,608 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,608 miles
- Test number
- 580840826063
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/rear tyre on 2m m just above minimum req pass and advise
Questions about X745 CMO
- Does X745 CMO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X745 CMO is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X745 CMO?
- The MOT on X745 CMO is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X745 CMO done?
- X745 CMO was recorded at 123,528 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,533 miles a year.
- Has X745 CMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X745 CMO has failed 8 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on X745 CMO 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 X745 CMO find?
- X745 CMO passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.
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