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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X8 UKSMOT history

X8 UKS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 159,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
159,541 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
10,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 UKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 UKS was last recorded at 159,541 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 9,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
149,778 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,763 miles
Average per year
10,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,541 miles
  • 2025 – 149,778 miles
  • 2024 – 142,275 miles
  • 2023 – 134,145 miles
  • 2022 – 123,477 miles
  • 2021 – 110,158 miles
  • 2020 – 99,657 miles
  • 2019 – 89,701 miles
  • 2018 – 81,110 miles
  • 2017 – 75,318 miles
  • 2016 – 59,691 miles
  • 2015 – 42,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,541 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,541 miles (+9,763)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,541 miles
    Test number
    139505954470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,778 miles (+7,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,778 miles
    Test number
    338607023945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,275 miles (+8,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,275 miles
    Test number
    946928595449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass134,145 miles (+10,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,145 miles
    Test number
    936942259379
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engine

  5. Pass123,477 miles (+13,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,477 miles
    Test number
    557476888004
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engine

  6. Pass110,158 miles (+10,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,158 miles
    Test number
    563748337239
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obstructed full view of engine

  7. Pass99,657 miles (+9,956)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,657 miles
    Test number
    432613783214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,701 miles (+8,591)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,701 miles
    Test number
    547737857027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,110 miles (+5,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,110 miles
    Test number
    374139889428
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  10. Pass75,318 miles (+15,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    943950802817
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  11. Pass59,691 miles (+17,053)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    883020840153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,638 miles
    Test number
    408695465001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 UKS

Does X8 UKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 UKS is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 UKS?
The MOT on X8 UKS is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 UKS done?
X8 UKS was recorded at 159,541 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 10,675 miles a year.
Has X8 UKS ever failed its MOT?
No. X8 UKS has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on X8 UKS 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 UKS find?
X8 UKS passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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