BMW 520
Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 1,991 cc
R2 PHTMOT history
R2 PHT is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,916 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 116,916 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 22 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,596 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R2 PHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R2 PHT was last recorded at 116,916 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 116,633 miles · 30 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 283 miles
- Average per year
- 3,596 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,916 miles
- 2025 – 111,609 miles
- 2023 – 101,190 miles
- 2022 – 94,254 miles
- 2021 – 79,802 miles
- 2020 – 61,815 miles
- 2019 – 59,336 miles
- 2018 – 59,322 miles
- 2017 – 59,198 miles
- 2016 – 58,886 miles
- 2015 – 58,507 miles
- 2014 – 57,993 miles
- 2013 – 57,396 miles
- 2012 – 56,493 miles
- 2011 – 55,111 miles
- 2010 – 53,646 miles
- 2009 – 51,319 miles
- 2008 – 48,894 miles
- 2007 – 46,798 miles
- 2006 – 45,081 miles
- 2005 – 42,438 miles
- 2004 – 38,927 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,916 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside reverse lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
30 tests since 9 Jul 2004, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,916 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 116,916 miles
- Test number
- 767664659118
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside reverse lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail116,916 miles (+283)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,916 miles
- Test number
- 258402692769
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside reverse lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail116,633 miles (+5,024)4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,633 miles
- Test number
- 140748934480
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible part of letter missing (0.1 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Pass111,609 miles (+298)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 111,609 miles
- Test number
- 166315985158
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack worn
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail111,311 miles (+10,121)3 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,311 miles
- Test number
- 791792819942
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor wire broken (1.6 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn furthest rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside under tray damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) & rack worn
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass101,190 miles (+6,936)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 101,190 miles
- Test number
- 432683786179
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,254 miles (+14,452)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 94,254 miles
- Test number
- 761792103398
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,802 miles (+17,987)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 79,802 miles
- Test number
- 307792189181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,815 miles (+823)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 61,815 miles
- Test number
- 229845569778
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail60,992 miles (+1,656)4 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,992 miles
- Test number
- 418547256646
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass59,336 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 59,336 miles
- Test number
- 104694660451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,336 miles (+14)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,336 miles
- Test number
- 470767774784
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass59,322 miles (+124)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 59,322 miles
- Test number
- 829439284799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,198 miles (+312)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 59,198 miles
- Test number
- 867651166473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,886 miles (+379)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 58,886 miles
- Test number
- 329794120825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 58,507 miles
- Test number
- 648808665111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,507 miles (+514)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,507 miles
- Test number
- 978668965174
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail57,993 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,993 miles
- Test number
- 189273664167
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass57,993 miles (+597)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 57,993 miles
- Test number
- 205173664428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,396 miles (+903)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 57,396 miles
- Test number
- 189764663198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,493 miles (+1,382)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 56,493 miles
- Test number
- 525450162116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,111 miles (+1,465)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,111 miles
- Test number
- 498027751179
- 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)
Pass53,646 miles (+2,327)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 53,646 miles
- Test number
- 373876460198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,319 miles (+2,425)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 51,319 miles
- Test number
- 720050379108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,894 miles (+2,096)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 48,894 miles
- Test number
- 212290478489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,798 miles (+1,717)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 46,798 miles
- Test number
- 202976867463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 45,081 miles
- Test number
- 454428796195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,081 miles (+2,643)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,081 miles
- Test number
- 623108496191
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Pass42,438 miles (+3,511)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 42,438 miles
- Test number
- 553762195111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2005
- Odometer
- 38,927 miles
- Test number
- 442555675157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R2 PHT
- Does R2 PHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R2 PHT is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R2 PHT?
- The MOT on R2 PHT is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R2 PHT done?
- R2 PHT was recorded at 116,916 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,596 miles a year.
- Has R2 PHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R2 PHT has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on R2 PHT 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 R2 PHT find?
- R2 PHT passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy; fuel pipes corroded, and 4 more.
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