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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

T12 GHSMOT history

T12 GHS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 224,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
224,553 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 GHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 GHS was last recorded at 224,553 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,460 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
11,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,553 miles
  • 2025 – 216,944 miles
  • 2024 – 212,629 miles
  • 2023 – 201,281 miles
  • 2022 – 188,650 miles
  • 2021 – 176,836 miles
  • 2020 – 167,820 miles
  • 2019 – 157,127 miles
  • 2018 – 145,264 miles
  • 2017 – 131,748 miles
  • 2016 – 116,714 miles
  • 2015 – 102,448 miles
  • 2014 – 88,064 miles
  • 2013 – 72,309 miles
  • 2012 – 57,728 miles
  • 2011 – 42,200 miles
  • 2010 – 30,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,553 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,553 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    224,553 miles
    Test number
    590176803795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail224,460 miles (+7,516)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,460 miles
    Test number
    819771194470
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass216,944 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    216,944 miles
    Test number
    649646919743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  4. Fail216,942 miles (+4,313)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,942 miles
    Test number
    382017592429
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  5. Pass212,629 miles (+11,348)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    212,629 miles
    Test number
    871580037324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass201,281 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    201,281 miles
    Test number
    228706827776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail201,277 miles (+12,627)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,277 miles
    Test number
    241932528143
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass188,650 miles (+11,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    188,650 miles
    Test number
    741529564003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass176,836 miles (+9,016)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    176,836 miles
    Test number
    631722132878
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass167,820 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    167,820 miles
    Test number
    657580146785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail167,817 miles (+10,690)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,817 miles
    Test number
    951762153887
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  12. Pass157,127 miles (+11,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    157,127 miles
    Test number
    830010439600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass145,264 miles (+13,516)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    145,264 miles
    Test number
    391928096854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,748 miles
    Test number
    645848116393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,746 miles (+15,032)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,746 miles
    Test number
    655360177042
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass116,714 miles (+14,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,714 miles
    Test number
    457439938796
    • AdvisoryFront 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass102,448 miles (+14,384)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,448 miles
    Test number
    828552855147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,064 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,064 miles
    Test number
    747018144154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,687 miles (+15,378)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,687 miles
    Test number
    956349134190
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNsr tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteNsr tyre cracked and perished

  20. Pass72,309 miles (+14,581)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,309 miles
    Test number
    298864133145
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  21. Pass57,728 miles (+15,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,728 miles
    Test number
    449100852122
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass42,200 miles (+12,194)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,200 miles
    Test number
    518037551155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,006 miles
    Test number
    761571260162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 GHS

Does T12 GHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 GHS is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 GHS?
The MOT on T12 GHS is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 GHS done?
T12 GHS was recorded at 224,553 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 11,955 miles a year.
Has T12 GHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 GHS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 GHS 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 GHS find?
T12 GHS passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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