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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T105 DBMMOT history

T105 DBM is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2025
Mileage
65,750 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T105 DBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T105 DBM was last recorded at 65,750 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,440 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
1,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 65,750 miles
  • 2021 – 65,440 miles
  • 2020 – 63,138 miles
  • 2019 – 58,553 miles
  • 2018 – 54,323 miles
  • 2017 – 54,215 miles
  • 2016 – 52,840 miles
  • 2015 – 51,549 miles
  • 2014 – 49,962 miles
  • 2013 – 47,892 miles
  • 2012 – 45,772 miles
  • 2011 – 44,699 miles
  • 2010 – 43,724 miles
  • 2009 – 42,496 miles
  • 2008 – 41,754 miles
  • 2007 – 40,273 miles
  • 2006 – 39,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,750 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,750 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    915228995037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,440 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,440 miles
    Test number
    732950657679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,138 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,138 miles
    Test number
    778647541399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,553 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,553 miles
    Test number
    433325574802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,323 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,323 miles
    Test number
    148417135301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,215 miles
    Test number
    142736870491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,215 miles (+119)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,215 miles
    Test number
    255063806247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  8. Fail54,096 miles (+1,256)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,096 miles
    Test number
    764386249726
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade torn (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass52,840 miles (+1,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    925625625800
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met requirement

  10. Pass51,549 miles (+1,587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,549 miles
    Test number
    236878245490
    • NoteO/S Wiper rubber slightly torn.

  11. Pass49,962 miles (+2,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,962 miles
    Test number
    707498644159
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass47,892 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,892 miles
    Test number
    776621453182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,888 miles (+2,116)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,888 miles
    Test number
    888420853174
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass45,772 miles (+1,073)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,772 miles
    Test number
    259890852114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • NoteOffside door mirror slightly cracked.

  15. Pass44,699 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,699 miles
    Test number
    695691251156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,724 miles (+1,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,724 miles
    Test number
    351977240169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass42,496 miles (+742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,496 miles
    Test number
    210389749412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass41,754 miles (+1,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,754 miles
    Test number
    793829048136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass40,273 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,273 miles
    Test number
    110451857125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,304 miles
    Test number
    113275446151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T105 DBM

Does T105 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T105 DBM expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T105 DBM?
The MOT on T105 DBM expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T105 DBM done?
T105 DBM was recorded at 65,750 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 1,448 miles a year.
Has T105 DBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T105 DBM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on T105 DBM 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 T105 DBM find?
T105 DBM passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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