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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T122 BYYMOT history

T122 BYY is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 123,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,984 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T122 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T122 BYY was last recorded at 123,984 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,516 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,468 miles
Average per year
2,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,984 miles
  • 2025 – 121,516 miles
  • 2024 – 118,939 miles
  • 2023 – 116,119 miles
  • 2022 – 114,419 miles
  • 2021 – 114,398 miles
  • 2020 – 108,504 miles
  • 2019 – 106,126 miles
  • 2018 – 102,982 miles
  • 2017 – 97,205 miles
  • 2016 – 92,250 miles
  • 2015 – 88,382 miles
  • 2014 – 84,899 miles
  • 2013 – 81,657 miles
  • 2012 – 79,821 miles
  • 2011 – 76,409 miles
  • 2010 – 75,022 miles
  • 2009 – 73,439 miles
  • 2008 – 71,937 miles
  • 2007 – 68,850 miles
  • 2006 – 66,989 miles
  • 2005 – 64,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,984 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise disks tyers front rear plates poor screen small chip

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

34 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,984 miles (+2,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,984 miles
    Test number
    743730978833
    • AdvisoryAdvise disks tyers front rear plates poor screen small chip

  2. Pass121,516 miles (+2,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,516 miles
    Test number
    659080281430
    • AdvisoryAdvise sill paint shocker nsf poor advise n plates

  3. Pass118,939 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,939 miles
    Test number
    431279250924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,119 miles (+66)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,119 miles
    Test number
    391928009892
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,053 miles (+1,634)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,053 miles
    Test number
    819141933861
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,419 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,419 miles
    Test number
    787505455264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail114,398 miles (+5,894)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,398 miles
    Test number
    310064828961
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded both sides

  8. Pass108,504 miles (+2,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,504 miles
    Test number
    109988791714
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass106,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,126 miles
    Test number
    668863027400
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail106,125 miles (+3,143)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,125 miles
    Test number
    108466078479
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass102,982 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,982 miles
    Test number
    540278273413
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail102,980 miles (+5,775)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,980 miles
    Test number
    317305171686
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass97,205 miles (+129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,205 miles
    Test number
    376814245022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in os rack joint

  14. Fail97,076 miles (+4,826)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,076 miles
    Test number
    338741006071
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in os rack joint

  15. Pass92,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,250 miles
    Test number
    212544945059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack ends

  16. Fail92,248 miles (+3,866)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,248 miles
    Test number
    508129229419
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack ends

  17. Pass88,382 miles (+3,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,382 miles
    Test number
    908520762597
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges and cracking

  18. Pass84,899 miles (+3)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,899 miles
    Test number
    706740354349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking and slightly worn on edges

  19. Fail84,896 miles (+3,239)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,896 miles
    Test number
    697536944306
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking and slightly worn on edges

  20. Pass81,657 miles (+1,836)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,657 miles
    Test number
    155427733397
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in os rack end

  21. Pass79,821 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    409429942395
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail79,818 miles (+3,409)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    198146142370
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass76,409 miles (+1,387)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,409 miles
    Test number
    858627641326
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight play in os rack tie rod

  24. Pass75,022 miles (+38)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,022 miles
    Test number
    544900420367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight play in os rack

  25. Fail74,984 miles (+1,545)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,984 miles
    Test number
    192734710369
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight play in os rack

  26. Pass73,439 miles (+20)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    942338489271
    • NoteBoth o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded to side of fuel tank to o/s and n/s rear flexi hoses. Renewal advised
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack

  27. Fail73,419 miles (+1,482)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,419 miles
    Test number
    500955789233
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded to side of fuel tank to o/s and n/s rear flexi hoses. Renewal advised
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack

  28. Pass71,937 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,937 miles
    Test number
    100794988293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail71,934 miles (+3,084)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,934 miles
    Test number
    782334688252
    • FailureNearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass68,850 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,850 miles
    Test number
    791452587244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass66,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    241421256256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail66,989 miles (+2,071)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    861701256259
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes showing signs of corrosion

  33. Pass64,918 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    64,918 miles
    Test number
    420649455225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail64,847 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,847 miles
    Test number
    794200055282
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about T122 BYY

Does T122 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T122 BYY is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T122 BYY?
The MOT on T122 BYY is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T122 BYY done?
T122 BYY was recorded at 123,984 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,876 miles a year.
Has T122 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T122 BYY has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T122 BYY 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 T122 BYY find?
T122 BYY passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: advise disks tyers front rear plates poor screen small chip.

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