
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass81,352 miles (+6,748)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 81,352 miles
- Test number
- 220048239682
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
Pass49,814 miles (+2,183)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 49,814 miles
- Test number
- 740595999108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,631 miles (+16,640)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 47,631 miles
- Test number
- 202057157519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,991 miles (+3,705)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 30,991 miles
- Test number
- 781933506842
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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