BMW 520 X8LAO has 16 MOTs

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This 2011 BMW 520 has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 139,626 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 15:42.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 10th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

X8LAO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 2026139,626 MI
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 202410TH OCTOBER 2025128,139 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 202310TH OCTOBER 2024115,707 MI
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 202210TH OCTOBER 2023101,301 MI
FAILED4TH OCTOBER 2022101,301 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 202110TH OCTOBER 202290,255 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 202190,177 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 202010TH OCTOBER 202181,246 MI
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 201910TH OCTOBER 202076,988 MI
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 201976,964 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201818TH SEPTEMBER 201973,683 MI
FAILED18TH SEPTEMBER 201873,667 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Tyre Cords Showing [245/40/r19] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201710TH SEPTEMBER 201863,460 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201623RD NOVEMBER 201756,513 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint Marked In Yellow Crayon (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201523RD NOVEMBER 201644,058 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201423RD NOVEMBER 201534,428 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

X8LAO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

X8LAO MOT Comments

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X8LAO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 139,626 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,973 miles

X8LAO FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration X8LAO was manufactured on Wednesday 23rd November 2011 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 139,626 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,973 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means X8LAO has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 2 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does X8LAO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 X8LAO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is X8LAO Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 X8LAO does have Tax. Read more

When does X8LAO Tax expire?

The current Tax for X8LAO will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does X8LAO MOT expire?

The current MOT for X8LAO will expire in 6 months on Saturday 10th October 2026. Read more

When did X8LAO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for X8LAO was on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 15:42. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has X8LAO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for X8LAO we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has X8LAO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for X8LAO we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is X8LAO?

X8LAO is registered as a 2011 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has X8LAO done?

The odometer reading for X8LAO at the last MOT in October 2025 was 139,626 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,973 miles per year. Read more

How old is X8LAO?

The vehicle X8LAO was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 23rd November 2011. Read more

What colour is X8LAO?

The official colour of X8LAO is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does X8LAO have?

X8LAO has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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