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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y8 KOVMOT history

Y8 KOV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 100,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y8 KOV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,967 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 KOV
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
28 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 KOV was last recorded at 100,967 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,859 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,108 miles
Average per year
8,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,967 miles
  • 2024 – 97,859 miles
  • 2023 – 92,952 miles
  • 2022 – 86,108 miles
  • 2021 – 77,215 miles
  • 2020 – 67,972 miles
  • 2019 – 57,304 miles
  • 2018 – 39,667 miles
  • 2017 – 28,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,967 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,967 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,967 miles
    Test number
    390880019512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,859 miles (+4,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,859 miles
    Test number
    960958873438
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,952 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,952 miles
    Test number
    238138215409
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,951 miles (+6,843)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,951 miles
    Test number
    438343498312
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,108 miles (+8,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    939067496331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    623243631093
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail77,215 miles (+9,243)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    205944727169
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass67,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    784010019158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 x 19 rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail67,972 miles (+10,668)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    288240196077
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added 6 litres screen wash (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 x 19 rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    473800950686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,304 miles (+17,637)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    400257949921
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass39,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,667 miles
    Test number
    688441561825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,667 miles (+11,292)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,667 miles
    Test number
    915608360965
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass28,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,375 miles
    Test number
    173365698051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 KOV

Does Y8 KOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 KOV is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 KOV?
The MOT on Y8 KOV is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 KOV done?
Y8 KOV was recorded at 100,967 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 8,191 miles a year.
Has Y8 KOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 KOV has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y8 KOV 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 Y8 KOV find?
Y8 KOV passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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