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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

X788 AFSMOT history

X788 AFS is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 30 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

X788 AFS silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,358 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 AFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 AFS was last recorded at 106,358 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,356 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,358 miles
  • 2025 – 102,907 miles
  • 2024 – 99,499 miles
  • 2023 – 96,289 miles
  • 2022 – 93,611 miles
  • 2021 – 90,581 miles
  • 2020 – 87,704 miles
  • 2019 – 82,491 miles
  • 2018 – 78,118 miles
  • 2017 – 73,250 miles
  • 2016 – 67,780 miles
  • 2015 – 65,141 miles
  • 2014 – 64,783 miles
  • 2013 – 64,013 miles
  • 2012 – 63,259 miles
  • 2011 – 62,265 miles
  • 2010 – 61,207 miles
  • 2009 – 60,249 miles
  • 2008 – 57,975 miles
  • 2007 – 53,064 miles
  • 2006 – 49,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,358 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing sills from full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,358 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,358 miles
    Test number
    380268752238
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing sills from full inspection

  2. Fail106,356 miles (+3,449)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,356 miles
    Test number
    511021885157
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (next to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (next to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing sills from full inspection

  3. Pass102,907 miles (+3,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,907 miles
    Test number
    295474738711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass99,499 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,499 miles
    Test number
    450320927466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,289 miles (+2,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,289 miles
    Test number
    776742156069
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass93,611 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    128182949413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,581 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,581 miles
    Test number
    646173063666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,704 miles (+5,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,704 miles
    Test number
    800005630307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,491 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,491 miles
    Test number
    197258820376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,118 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,118 miles
    Test number
    170492424159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,250 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,250 miles
    Test number
    656130311927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,780 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,780 miles
    Test number
    418840560101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,141 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,141 miles
    Test number
    158701625430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,783 miles (+770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,783 miles
    Test number
    855649204065
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass64,013 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,013 miles
    Test number
    145920513431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,259 miles (+994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,259 miles
    Test number
    907183012083
    • NoteAll Tyres Have Surface Cracks On Them

  17. Pass62,265 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    515718021013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,207 miles (+958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,207 miles
    Test number
    351509110056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass60,249 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,249 miles
    Test number
    132759219421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,975 miles (+4,911)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,975 miles
    Test number
    500225028017
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteScraping noise from rear wheels, possible handbrake shoes/discs
    • NoteUnable to inspect brake fluid resevoir/level
    • NoteWipers blades slightly worn

  21. Pass53,064 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,064 miles
    Test number
    881230427018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,447 miles
    Test number
    191790236000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X788 AFS

Does X788 AFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X788 AFS is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X788 AFS?
The MOT on X788 AFS is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X788 AFS done?
X788 AFS was recorded at 106,358 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,833 miles a year.
Has X788 AFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 AFS has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X788 AFS 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 X788 AFS find?
X788 AFS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / next to fuel tank; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / next to fuel tank; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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