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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,990 cc

T123 BJCMOT history

T123 BJC is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
157,114 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T123 BJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T123 BJC was last recorded at 157,114 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 5,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,245 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,869 miles
Average per year
7,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,114 miles
  • 2025 – 151,245 miles
  • 2024 – 142,904 miles
  • 2023 – 139,049 miles
  • 2022 – 135,175 miles
  • 2021 – 130,895 miles
  • 2020 – 120,031 miles
  • 2018 – 116,059 miles
  • 2017 – 108,878 miles
  • 2016 – 98,579 miles
  • 2015 – 87,323 miles
  • 2014 – 80,360 miles
  • 2013 – 73,664 miles
  • 2012 – 67,015 miles
  • 2011 – 55,668 miles
  • 2010 – 44,359 miles
  • 2009 – 30,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,114 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,114 miles (+5,869)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    157,114 miles
    Test number
    195494958163
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass151,245 miles (+8,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    151,245 miles
    Test number
    374964144202
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  3. Pass142,904 miles (+3,855)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,904 miles
    Test number
    443801565183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,049 miles (+3,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,049 miles
    Test number
    424772053426
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,175 miles (+4,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,175 miles
    Test number
    717985357008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass130,895 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,895 miles
    Test number
    458296645713
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail130,891 miles (+10,860)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,891 miles
    Test number
    141071819460
    • MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front / slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,031 miles (+3,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,031 miles
    Test number
    622759314759
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass116,059 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,059 miles
    Test number
    257092643394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,878 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,878 miles
    Test number
    819525518402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail108,878 miles (+10,299)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,878 miles
    Test number
    169388535770
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass98,579 miles (+11,256)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,579 miles
    Test number
    226656712081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,323 miles (+6,963)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,323 miles
    Test number
    678474132200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,360 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,360 miles
    Test number
    387626324324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,664 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,664 miles
    Test number
    435849323368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,015 miles (+11,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    965244752235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,668 miles (+11,309)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,668 miles
    Test number
    797839651199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,359 miles (+13,967)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,359 miles
    Test number
    782907360172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,392 miles
    Test number
    170008149127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail30,391 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,391 miles
    Test number
    574438549124
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T123 BJC

Does T123 BJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T123 BJC is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T123 BJC?
The MOT on T123 BJC is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T123 BJC done?
T123 BJC was recorded at 157,114 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 7,525 miles a year.
Has T123 BJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T123 BJC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T123 BJC 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 T123 BJC find?
T123 BJC passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake hose slightly chafed; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 9 more.

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