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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

X8 RHJMOT history

X8 RHJ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 188,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
188,471 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 RHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 RHJ was last recorded at 188,471 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 13,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,661 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,810 miles
Average per year
13,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,471 miles
  • 2024 – 174,661 miles
  • 2022 – 138,723 miles
  • 2021 – 128,974 miles
  • 2020 – 116,031 miles
  • 2019 – 105,189 miles
  • 2018 – 94,106 miles
  • 2017 – 72,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,471 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,471 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    188,471 miles
    Test number
    989534295062
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail188,470 miles (+13,809)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,470 miles
    Test number
    469757684039
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass174,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    174,661 miles
    Test number
    781004955885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,661 miles (+12,110)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,661 miles
    Test number
    300947851753
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass162,551 miles (+23,828)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,551 miles
    Test number
    976423894998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,723 miles (+9,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,723 miles
    Test number
    100766930556
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass128,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,974 miles
    Test number
    948669553407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,974 miles (+12,943)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,974 miles
    Test number
    904470485023
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass116,031 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,031 miles
    Test number
    186577238759
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail116,024 miles (+10,835)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,024 miles
    Test number
    143095077349
    • DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass105,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,189 miles
    Test number
    556151398669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,189 miles (+11,083)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,189 miles
    Test number
    309950121284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass94,106 miles (+21,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,106 miles
    Test number
    260589900560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass72,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    161249273634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 RHJ

Does X8 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 RHJ is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 RHJ?
The MOT on X8 RHJ is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 RHJ done?
X8 RHJ was recorded at 188,471 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 13,664 miles a year.
Has X8 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 RHJ has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 RHJ 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 RHJ find?
X8 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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