BMW logo

BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

X8 MBSMOT history

X8 MBS is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 51,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

X8 MBS black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,997 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,236 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X8 MBS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X8 MBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 MBS was last recorded at 51,997 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 4,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,942 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,055 miles
Average per year
4,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,997 miles
  • 2025 – 47,942 miles
  • 2024 – 40,811 miles
  • 2023 – 34,583 miles
  • 2022 – 30,146 miles
  • 2021 – 26,179 miles
  • 2020 – 24,842 miles
  • 2019 – 22,193 miles
  • 2018 – 18,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,997 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer 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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,997 miles
    Test number
    538094758177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail51,996 miles (+4,054)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,996 miles
    Test number
    947484137759
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass47,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    47,942 miles
    Test number
    295205765894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail47,942 miles (+7,131)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,942 miles
    Test number
    227036575625
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass40,811 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    40,811 miles
    Test number
    837988086289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,583 miles (+4,437)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    34,583 miles
    Test number
    540499043958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,146 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    30,146 miles
    Test number
    368696268307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,179 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    26,179 miles
    Test number
    410364215741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,842 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    24,842 miles
    Test number
    654453794153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,193 miles (+4,081)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    22,193 miles
    Test number
    995101347913
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass18,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    18,112 miles
    Test number
    766141381964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 MBS

Does X8 MBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 MBS is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 MBS?
The MOT on X8 MBS is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 MBS done?
X8 MBS was recorded at 51,997 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,236 miles a year.
Has X8 MBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 MBS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 MBS 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 X8 MBS find?
X8 MBS passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge.

Related registrations

Browse all X8M registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.