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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

T12 BGDMOT history

T12 BGD is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 147,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
147,786 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 BGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
4 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 BGD was last recorded at 147,786 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 10,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,798 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,988 miles
Average per year
13,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,786 miles
  • 2025 – 136,798 miles
  • 2024 – 130,645 miles
  • 2023 – 121,950 miles
  • 2022 – 103,457 miles
  • 2021 – 86,759 miles
  • 2020 – 71,786 miles
  • 2019 – 58,645 miles
  • 2018 – 41,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,786 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    147,786 miles
    Test number
    525737294877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,785 miles (+10,987)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,785 miles
    Test number
    417711856510
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass136,798 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,798 miles
    Test number
    702882212815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    130,645 miles
    Test number
    128865315715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,644 miles (+8,694)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,644 miles
    Test number
    276571240202
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass121,950 miles (+18,493)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,950 miles
    Test number
    620866005081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,457 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,457 miles
    Test number
    485902673468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail103,456 miles (+16,697)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,456 miles
    Test number
    756736846109
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,759 miles (+14,973)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,759 miles
    Test number
    242440614522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,786 miles (+13,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,786 miles
    Test number
    324266110113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting near wear bars

  11. Pass58,645 miles (+17,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    797320470294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass41,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,139 miles
    Test number
    839498138843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about T12 BGD

Does T12 BGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 BGD is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 BGD?
The MOT on T12 BGD is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 BGD done?
T12 BGD was recorded at 147,786 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 13,432 miles a year.
Has T12 BGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 BGD has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 BGD 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 T12 BGD find?
T12 BGD passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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