BMW 520
Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,991 cc
M482 NTFMOT history
M482 NTF is a red petrol BMW 520 first used on 2 Feb 1995. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,557 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 May 2025
- Mileage
- 162,557 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2021
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,401 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M482 NTF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 2 Feb 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
M482 NTF was last recorded at 162,557 miles on 10 Feb 2021, 9,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 152,653 miles · 1 Feb 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 9,904 miles
- Average per year
- 4,401 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 162,557 miles
- 2020 – 152,653 miles
- 2019 – 147,453 miles
- 2018 – 144,367 miles
- 2017 – 140,785 miles
- 2015 – 138,535 miles
- 2014 – 134,375 miles
- 2013 – 130,123 miles
- 2012 – 125,954 miles
- 2011 – 121,002 miles
- 2010 – 116,277 miles
- 2009 – 111,626 miles
- 2008 – 108,869 miles
- 2007 – 103,335 miles
- 2006 – 97,761 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear fuel lines corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 731534918021
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 925814896738
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FailMileage not read2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 874993352789
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PassMileage not read10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 599735262882
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass162,557 miles (+9,904)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 162,557 miles
- Test number
- 126554760538
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill has corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside floor pan has corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan has corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill has corrosion
Pass152,653 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 152,653 miles
- Test number
- 596032550029
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear fuel lines corroded
Fail152,634 miles (+5,181)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,634 miles
- Test number
- 742408890051
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear fuel lines corroded
Pass147,453 miles (+3,086)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 147,453 miles
- Test number
- 427792285213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 144,367 miles
- Test number
- 587535605404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,367 miles (+3,582)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,367 miles
- Test number
- 895148568013
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass140,785 miles (+2,250)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 140,785 miles
- Test number
- 157812555782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,535 miles (+4,160)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 138,535 miles
- Test number
- 517332047974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,375 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,375 miles
- Test number
- 356764024443
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,375 miles (+4,252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 134,375 miles
- Test number
- 805794524297
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass130,123 miles (+4,169)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 130,123 miles
- Test number
- 809164413260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine oil leak
Pass125,954 miles (+4,952)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 125,954 miles
- Test number
- 447375192149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass121,002 miles (+4,725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 121,002 miles
- Test number
- 275300501227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass116,277 miles (+4,651)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 116,277 miles
- Test number
- 112726780190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,626 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 111,626 miles
- Test number
- 321281989197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,558 miles (+2,689)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,558 miles
- Test number
- 282505179120
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass108,869 miles (+5,534)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 108,869 miles
- Test number
- 213288768195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,335 miles (+5,574)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 103,335 miles
- Test number
- 552188937194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2007
- Odometer
- 97,761 miles
- Test number
- 400782246160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M482 NTF
- Does M482 NTF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M482 NTF expired on 6 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M482 NTF?
- The MOT on M482 NTF expired on 6 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M482 NTF done?
- M482 NTF was recorded at 162,557 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2021, an average of 4,401 miles a year.
- Has M482 NTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M482 NTF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on M482 NTF 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 M482 NTF find?
- M482 NTF passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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