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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T121 TTHMOT history

T121 TTH is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 172,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
172,346 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 TTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 TTH was last recorded at 172,346 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 7,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,130 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,216 miles
Average per year
11,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,346 miles
  • 2024 – 165,130 miles
  • 2023 – 153,718 miles
  • 2022 – 139,045 miles
  • 2021 – 125,646 miles
  • 2020 – 113,056 miles
  • 2019 – 100,831 miles
  • 2018 – 86,773 miles
  • 2017 – 77,719 miles
  • 2016 – 74,196 miles
  • 2015 – 72,253 miles
  • 2014 – 50,743 miles
  • 2013 – 34,804 miles
  • 2012 – 26,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,346 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,346 miles (+7,216)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    172,346 miles
    Test number
    602238729812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass165,130 miles (+11,412)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,130 miles
    Test number
    442748751521
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass153,718 miles (+14,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    153,718 miles
    Test number
    126683466868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass139,045 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,045 miles
    Test number
    260514417307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Fail138,957 miles (+13,311)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,957 miles
    Test number
    857767443423
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass125,646 miles (+12,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,646 miles
    Test number
    705896770421
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass113,056 miles (+12,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,056 miles
    Test number
    514095373948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass100,831 miles (+14,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,831 miles
    Test number
    472156025266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

  9. Pass86,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    826523886484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail86,773 miles (+9,054)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    252423628231
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass77,719 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,719 miles
    Test number
    256606903249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,681 miles (+3,485)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,681 miles
    Test number
    852085405041
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative Both not working (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake Disc corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Disc corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryService light on

  13. Pass74,196 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    166449276775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,253 miles (+21,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,253 miles
    Test number
    444104874929
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,743 miles (+15,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,743 miles
    Test number
    168405274209
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass34,804 miles (+8,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,804 miles
    Test number
    498161683231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass26,713 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,713 miles
    Test number
    167114152259
    • NoteInner edges wearing bald on both front tyres
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail26,713 miles2 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,713 miles
    Test number
    339364252443
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteInner edges wearing bald on both front tyres
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about T121 TTH

Does T121 TTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 TTH is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T121 TTH?
The MOT on T121 TTH is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 TTH done?
T121 TTH was recorded at 172,346 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 11,073 miles a year.
Has T121 TTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 TTH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T121 TTH 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 TTH find?
T121 TTH passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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