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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T121 MEHMOT history

T121 MEH is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
144,650 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 MEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 MEH was last recorded at 144,650 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,558 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,092 miles
Average per year
5,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,650 miles
  • 2024 – 143,558 miles
  • 2023 – 141,993 miles
  • 2022 – 139,491 miles
  • 2020 – 135,232 miles
  • 2019 – 132,206 miles
  • 2018 – 127,796 miles
  • 2017 – 122,385 miles
  • 2016 – 116,440 miles
  • 2015 – 83,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,650 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,650 miles
    Test number
    357991299668
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail144,650 miles (+1,092)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,650 miles
    Test number
    841350728390
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass143,558 miles (+1,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,558 miles
    Test number
    366080189207
    • AdvisoryBoth rear road springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass141,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,993 miles
    Test number
    216441392422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail141,993 miles (+2,502)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,993 miles
    Test number
    402545870087
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass139,491 miles (+4,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,491 miles
    Test number
    706701963346
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass135,232 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,232 miles
    Test number
    297974980285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,206 miles (+4,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,206 miles
    Test number
    671210474189
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass127,796 miles (+5,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,796 miles
    Test number
    517771670045
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass122,385 miles (+5,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,385 miles
    Test number
    227590911945
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  11. Pass116,440 miles (+9,139)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    695557797956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,301 miles (+24,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,301 miles
    Test number
    189871730699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail83,133 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,133 miles
    Test number
    139671745160
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  14. Pass83,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,133 miles
    Test number
    869191445142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 MEH

Does T121 MEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 MEH is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T121 MEH?
The MOT on T121 MEH is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 MEH done?
T121 MEH was recorded at 144,650 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,888 miles a year.
Has T121 MEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 MEH has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T121 MEH 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 T121 MEH find?
T121 MEH passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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