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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

X8 XAJMOT history

X8 XAJ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 117,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,905 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 XAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 XAJ was last recorded at 117,905 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 17,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,665 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,240 miles
Average per year
7,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,905 miles
  • 2025 – 100,665 miles
  • 2024 – 83,924 miles
  • 2023 – 78,366 miles
  • 2022 – 73,236 miles
  • 2021 – 68,842 miles
  • 2020 – 66,403 miles
  • 2019 – 61,318 miles
  • 2018 – 53,374 miles
  • 2016 – 46,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,905 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,905 miles (+17,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,905 miles
    Test number
    521739459791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,665 miles (+16,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,665 miles
    Test number
    360224812325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,924 miles (+5,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    703775616837
    • AdvisoryChip stones on front windscreen

  4. Pass78,366 miles (+5,130)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,366 miles
    Test number
    207605411758
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass73,236 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    643525100017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,842 miles (+2,439)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,842 miles
    Test number
    443964837635
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass66,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,403 miles
    Test number
    546360243270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,403 miles (+5,085)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,403 miles
    Test number
    585692244494
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working blocked pump ? (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass61,318 miles (+7,944)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,318 miles
    Test number
    225533182698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,374 miles (+7,357)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,374 miles
    Test number
    904613492323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    746889608945
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about X8 XAJ

Does X8 XAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 XAJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 XAJ?
The MOT on X8 XAJ is valid until 23 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 XAJ done?
X8 XAJ was recorded at 117,905 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 7,808 miles a year.
Has X8 XAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 XAJ has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on X8 XAJ 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 XAJ find?
X8 XAJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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