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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

X8 XARMOT history

X8 XAR is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 81,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,352 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 XAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
3 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 XAR was last recorded at 81,352 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,604 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,748 miles
Average per year
9,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,352 miles
  • 2024 – 74,604 miles
  • 2023 – 49,814 miles
  • 2022 – 47,631 miles
  • 2021 – 30,991 miles
  • 2020 – 27,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,352 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 4 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,352 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,352 miles
    Test number
    220048239682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,604 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,604 miles
    Test number
    744572295663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail74,599 miles (+24,785)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,599 miles
    Test number
    854866468469
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass49,814 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,814 miles
    Test number
    740595999108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,631 miles (+16,640)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    47,631 miles
    Test number
    202057157519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,991 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    30,991 miles
    Test number
    781933506842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,286 miles
    Test number
    402484864477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 XAR

Does X8 XAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 XAR is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X8 XAR?
The MOT on X8 XAR is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 XAR done?
X8 XAR was recorded at 81,352 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,206 miles a year.
Has X8 XAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 XAR has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 XAR 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 XAR find?
X8 XAR passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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