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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X8 MKRMOT history

X8 MKR is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 198,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X8 MKR white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
198,437 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 MKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 MKR was last recorded at 198,437 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,768 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,669 miles
Average per year
14,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,437 miles
  • 2025 – 194,768 miles
  • 2024 – 184,173 miles
  • 2023 – 164,168 miles
  • 2022 – 159,713 miles
  • 2021 – 146,832 miles
  • 2020 – 141,698 miles
  • 2019 – 123,600 miles
  • 2018 – 97,321 miles
  • 2017 – 66,376 miles
  • 2016 – 33,605 miles
  • 2015 – 29,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,437 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass198,437 miles (+3,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    198,437 miles
    Test number
    768521940828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass194,768 miles (+10,595)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    194,768 miles
    Test number
    217636928390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass184,173 miles (+20,005)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    184,173 miles
    Test number
    715436789446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,168 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,168 miles
    Test number
    941296776948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,713 miles (+12,881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,713 miles
    Test number
    174643037481
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective Differential mount worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective Differential mount worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Gearbox mounting defective Differential mount worn.
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,832 miles (+5,134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,832 miles
    Test number
    554568962109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass141,698 miles (+18,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    141,698 miles
    Test number
    220738877512
    • 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))

  8. Pass123,600 miles (+26,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,600 miles
    Test number
    261557808192
    • 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))

  9. Pass97,321 miles (+30,945)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,321 miles
    Test number
    523717457829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,376 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,376 miles
    Test number
    841148150280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,282 miles (+31,677)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,282 miles
    Test number
    117566091752
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

  12. Pass33,605 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    819210418231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,249 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,249 miles
    Test number
    865567305128
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about X8 MKR

Does X8 MKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 MKR is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 MKR?
The MOT on X8 MKR is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 MKR done?
X8 MKR was recorded at 198,437 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 14,773 miles a year.
Has X8 MKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 MKR has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on X8 MKR 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 MKR find?
X8 MKR passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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