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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,990 cc

M436 DDSMOT history

M436 DDS is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 146,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,287 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M436 DDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M436 DDS was last recorded at 146,287 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 108,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2023: 37,920 miles, lower than 135,009 miles on 7 Jul 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,920 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
108,367 miles
Average per year
2,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,287 miles
  • 2023 – 37,920 miles
  • 2021 – 135,009 miles
  • 2019 – 111,528 miles
  • 2011 – 100,343 miles
  • 2010 – 98,105 miles
  • 2009 – 95,784 miles
  • 2008 – 93,351 miles
  • 2007 – 89,781 miles
  • 2006 – 87,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,287 miles
  • AdvisoryAll underside corroded/undersealed
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,287 miles
    Test number
    745499047304
    • AdvisoryAll underside corroded/undersealed
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  2. PassMileage not read2 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    740476495806
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension corroded

  3. Pass37,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    37,920 miles
    Test number
    603797983099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    674365271234
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    669724383149
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. FailMileage not read1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    820055942906
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,009 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,009 miles
    Test number
    389246094564
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    654535998921
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear of car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBack box of exhaust starting to corred

  9. Pass111,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,528 miles
    Test number
    231787984591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,528 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,528 miles
    Test number
    360301050806
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    634028156412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    725414024520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    464132851033
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded F/R BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

  14. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    990305811246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  15. FailMileage not read2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    810162659789
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on steering arm to idle arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  16. PassMileage not read4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    776402865199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteMilage not shown
    • NoteSlight free play at steering wheel but not excessive
    • NoteSteering centre drag link arm has play on o/s ball joint
    • NoteSteering column has slight play at lower bearing/bush

  17. PassMileage not read3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    248759364136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel lines corroded
    • NoteSteering box has slight play

  18. FailMileage not read5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    456199164195
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel lines corroded
    • NoteSteering box has slight play

  19. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    247484663125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    137475362192
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVehicle overheated during test

  21. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    106483962179
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVehicle overheated during test

  22. Pass100,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,343 miles
    Test number
    606887961146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail100,343 miles (+2,238)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,343 miles
    Test number
    347058151116
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass98,105 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,105 miles
    Test number
    401882060177
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel lines badly corroded

  25. Fail98,101 miles (+2,317)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,101 miles
    Test number
    961261960187
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel lines badly corroded

  26. Pass95,784 miles (+2,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,784 miles
    Test number
    590689359141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass93,351 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,351 miles
    Test number
    503375658136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass89,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    89,781 miles
    Test number
    803745457115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail89,781 miles (+2,130)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,781 miles
    Test number
    434265957184
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass87,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,651 miles
    Test number
    324143216446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail87,650 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    152473016209
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about M436 DDS

Does M436 DDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M436 DDS is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M436 DDS?
The MOT on M436 DDS is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M436 DDS done?
M436 DDS was recorded at 146,287 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,942 miles a year.
Has M436 DDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M436 DDS has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on M436 DDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M436 DDS find?
M436 DDS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: all underside corroded/undersealed; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.

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