1999 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · K8 RTJ
1999 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 178,423 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K8 RTJ Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 178,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K8 RTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 520 (K8 RTJ) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)”.
K8 RTJ Mileage History
- 02/05/2006101,123 mi
- 03/05/2007114,388 mi+13,265 mi
- 03/05/2007114,393 mi+5 mi
- 17/04/2008119,059 mi+4,666 mi
- 30/04/2009122,973 mi+3,914 mi
- 30/04/2009122,973 mi
- 22/09/2009123,252 mi+279 mi
- 22/09/2010127,807 mi+4,555 mi
- 20/09/2011131,130 mi+3,323 mi
- 22/09/2011131,163 mi+33 mi
- 24/09/2012134,875 mi+3,712 mi
- 19/09/2013136,526 mi+1,651 mi
- 11/09/2014139,995 mi+3,469 mi
- 11/09/2014139,995 mi
- 23/09/2015146,248 mi+6,253 mi
- 29/09/2015146,325 mi+77 mi
- 24/08/2016149,454 mi+3,129 mi
- 17/08/2017154,359 mi+4,905 mi
- 23/08/2018157,371 mi+3,012 mi
- 23/08/2018157,371 mi
- 19/08/2019161,623 mi+4,252 mi
- 21/08/2020164,435 mi+2,812 mi
- 13/08/2021166,273 mi+1,838 mi
- 16/08/2022168,636 mi+2,363 mi
- 21/08/2023171,273 mi+2,637 mi
- 23/08/2024173,114 mi+1,841 mi
- 12/08/2025174,684 mi+1,570 mi
- 12/08/2025174,684 mi
- 28/07/2026178,423 mi+3,739 mi
- 06/08/2026178,423 mi
Average of roughly 3,815 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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