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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T132 NLCMOT history

T132 NLC is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,587 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T132 NLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T132 NLC was last recorded at 80,587 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2019: 55,675 miles, lower than 56,578 miles on 25 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,564 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,587 miles
  • 2025 – 77,704 miles
  • 2024 – 74,196 miles
  • 2023 – 72,644 miles
  • 2022 – 70,209 miles
  • 2021 – 66,616 miles
  • 2020 – 64,641 miles
  • 2019 – 55,675 miles
  • 2017 – 56,578 miles
  • 2016 – 55,648 miles
  • 2015 – 55,171 miles
  • 2014 – 54,328 miles
  • 2013 – 52,962 miles
  • 2012 – 50,549 miles
  • 2011 – 48,825 miles
  • 2010 – 46,131 miles
  • 2009 – 42,458 miles
  • 2008 – 40,113 miles
  • 2007 – 34,567 miles
  • 2006 – 28,096 miles
  • 2005 – 24,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,587 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,587 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,587 miles
    Test number
    111516905861
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail80,587 miles (+23)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,587 miles
    Test number
    104088201293
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail80,564 miles (+2,860)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,564 miles
    Test number
    340055549414
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass77,704 miles (+3,508)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,704 miles
    Test number
    630969185056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass74,196 miles (+1,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    913435569780
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass72,644 miles (+2,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,644 miles
    Test number
    866911256417
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass70,209 miles (+3,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    608062563288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass66,616 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,616 miles
    Test number
    875479111827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,641 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,641 miles
    Test number
    156257581875
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail64,641 miles (+8,966)2 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,641 miles
    Test number
    535708640619
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass55,675 miles (-903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,675 miles
    Test number
    698890493196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass56,578 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    448469036701
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking between treads
  13. Fail56,578 miles (+930)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    969630871207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking between treads
  14. Pass55,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,648 miles
    Test number
    946993221274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,647 miles (+476)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,647 miles
    Test number
    958569284871
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass55,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    996141076476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Fail55,171 miles (+843)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    822008158909
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass54,328 miles (+1,366)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    797248044252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped
  19. Pass52,962 miles (+2,413)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,962 miles
    Test number
    377353453486
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass50,549 miles (+1,724)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,549 miles
    Test number
    128235452237
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS
  21. Pass48,825 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,825 miles
    Test number
    918693851231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,131 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,131 miles
    Test number
    260617450214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,458 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,458 miles
    Test number
    780844449237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,113 miles (+5,546)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,113 miles
    Test number
    130549948209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,567 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,567 miles
    Test number
    794348327209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,096 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,096 miles
    Test number
    130188626274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    24,594 miles
    Test number
    962912335200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T132 NLC

Does T132 NLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T132 NLC is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T132 NLC?
The MOT on T132 NLC is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T132 NLC done?
T132 NLC was recorded at 80,587 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,739 miles a year.
Has T132 NLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T132 NLC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T132 NLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T132 NLC find?
T132 NLC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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