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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X80 PAHMOT history

X80 PAH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 137,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,280 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X80 PAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X80 PAH was last recorded at 137,280 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 10,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,391 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,889 miles
Average per year
6,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,280 miles
  • 2025 – 126,391 miles
  • 2024 – 117,447 miles
  • 2022 – 113,116 miles
  • 2021 – 108,558 miles
  • 2020 – 105,440 miles
  • 2019 – 97,517 miles
  • 2018 – 90,860 miles
  • 2017 – 84,429 miles
  • 2016 – 77,532 miles
  • 2015 – 69,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,280 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Damp in headlights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front and rear brake discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear brake pad wear wire rubbing on wheel rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight corrosion on brake pipe ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear brake pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,280 miles (+10,889)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,280 miles
    Test number
    180554144701
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass126,391 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,391 miles
    Test number
    219361312815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,447 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,447 miles
    Test number
    434167324105
    • AdvisoryDamp in headlights
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad wear wire rubbing on wheel rim
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on brake pipe ends

  4. Fail117,445 miles (+4,329)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,445 miles
    Test number
    936789804282
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamp in headlights
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad wear wire rubbing on wheel rim
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on brake pipe ends

  5. Pass113,116 miles (+4,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,116 miles
    Test number
    958301120348
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear brake dragging at n/s
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  6. Pass108,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,558 miles
    Test number
    905200336099
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s front bottom ball joint rear arm
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  7. Fail108,558 miles (+3,118)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,558 miles
    Test number
    721138655488
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s front brake ball joint rear arm
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  8. Pass105,440 miles (+7,923)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,440 miles
    Test number
    121395749014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,517 miles (+6,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,517 miles
    Test number
    670234213240
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs lipped and corroded on inner faces
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

  10. Pass90,860 miles (+6,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,860 miles
    Test number
    995693532719
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  11. Pass84,429 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,429 miles
    Test number
    851402310961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,532 miles (+8,163)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,532 miles
    Test number
    520357416759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,369 miles
    Test number
    209647605140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X80 PAH

Does X80 PAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X80 PAH is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X80 PAH?
The MOT on X80 PAH is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X80 PAH done?
X80 PAH was recorded at 137,280 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 6,237 miles a year.
Has X80 PAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X80 PAH has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X80 PAH 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 X80 PAH find?
X80 PAH passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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