BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
T12 NBRMOT history
T12 NBR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,585 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 132,585 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,752 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T12 NBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 11 Oct 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T12 NBR was last recorded at 132,585 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 21,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,798 miles · 23 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 21,787 miles
- Average per year
- 6,752 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,585 miles
- 2025 – 110,798 miles
- 2024 – 102,982 miles
- 2023 – 91,014 miles
- 2022 – 81,618 miles
- 2021 – 70,635 miles
- 2019 – 68,730 miles
- 2018 – 63,283 miles
- 2017 – 60,294 miles
- 2016 – 56,896 miles
- 2015 – 52,970 miles
- 2014 – 48,899 miles
- 2013 – 46,482 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,585 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 10 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,585 miles (+21,787)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 132,585 miles
- Test number
- 750736497839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,798 miles (+7,816)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 110,798 miles
- Test number
- 568801707820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,982 miles (+11,968)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 102,982 miles
- Test number
- 180193565945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,014 miles (+121)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 91,014 miles
- Test number
- 421174120318
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail90,893 miles (+9,275)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,893 miles
- Test number
- 264489745104
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have inner and outer edge wear, N/S/F outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack side arms
Pass81,618 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 81,618 miles
- Test number
- 489941561526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,618 miles (+10,983)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,618 miles
- Test number
- 409430656768
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass70,635 miles (+1,905)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 70,635 miles
- Test number
- 342047534242
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod
Pass68,730 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 68,730 miles
- Test number
- 965228798390
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod
Fail68,727 miles (+5,444)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,727 miles
- Test number
- 743236544011
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod
Pass63,283 miles (+2,989)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 63,283 miles
- Test number
- 703798336608
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (Torque reaction arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNo smoke Reading (clean engine)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass60,294 miles (+3,398)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 60,294 miles
- Test number
- 692661603836
- AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass56,896 miles (+29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 56,896 miles
- Test number
- 587559972733
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail56,867 miles (+3,897)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,867 miles
- Test number
- 586117977955
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass52,970 miles (+4,071)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 52,970 miles
- Test number
- 532730159591
- AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,899 miles (+2,417)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 48,899 miles
- Test number
- 568424194201
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,482 miles (+156)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 46,482 miles
- Test number
- 309636193486
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteDiff oil leak
- NoteNearside front tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.(outer treaded area)
- NoteOffside rear tyre hole in outer treaded area
Fail46,326 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,326 miles
- Test number
- 385943583262
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteNearside and offside front tyres have several cuts on treads but not deep to cords
Questions about T12 NBR
- Does T12 NBR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 NBR is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T12 NBR?
- The MOT on T12 NBR is valid until 22 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 NBR done?
- T12 NBR was recorded at 132,585 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 6,752 miles a year.
- Has T12 NBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T12 NBR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on T12 NBR 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 NBR find?
- T12 NBR passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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