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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T13 ACAMOT history

T13 ACA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
141,203 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 ACA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T13 ACA was last recorded at 141,203 miles on 29 May 2026, 5,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,029 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,174 miles
Average per year
6,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,203 miles
  • 2025 – 136,029 miles
  • 2024 – 133,763 miles
  • 2023 – 133,703 miles
  • 2022 – 124,127 miles
  • 2021 – 111,236 miles
  • 2019 – 106,351 miles
  • 2018 – 101,470 miles
  • 2017 – 101,164 miles
  • 2016 – 94,253 miles
  • 2015 – 85,955 miles
  • 2014 – 67,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,203 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front washer poor
  • AdvisoryUnder-side slightly corroded in places

What MOT failures 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,203 miles (+5,174)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,203 miles
    Test number
    817152921664
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer poor
    • AdvisoryUnder-side slightly corroded in places
  2. Pass136,029 miles (+2,266)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    136,029 miles
    Test number
    803060115129
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass133,763 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,763 miles
    Test number
    160926420639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,703 miles (+9,576)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,703 miles
    Test number
    561045091650
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner shoulder... Not repairable... (245/45/18 RFT)
  5. Pass124,127 miles (+12,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,127 miles
    Test number
    182160996749
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass111,236 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,236 miles
    Test number
    701654440953
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail111,235 miles (+4,884)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,235 miles
    Test number
    931672007216
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass106,351 miles (+4,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,351 miles
    Test number
    937295099005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass101,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,470 miles
    Test number
    897207404094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail101,470 miles (+306)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,470 miles
    Test number
    531744456304
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass101,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,164 miles
    Test number
    282570883964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,164 miles (+617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,164 miles
    Test number
    757057506956
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Pass100,547 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,547 miles
    Test number
    101466490067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,253 miles (+8,298)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,253 miles
    Test number
    998947180610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,955 miles (+18,720)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,955 miles
    Test number
    429448415146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,235 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,235 miles
    Test number
    786189124158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T13 ACA

Does T13 ACA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T13 ACA expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T13 ACA?
The MOT on T13 ACA expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T13 ACA done?
T13 ACA was recorded at 141,203 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 6,136 miles a year.
Has T13 ACA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 ACA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T13 ACA 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 T13 ACA find?
T13 ACA failed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread, and 2 more.

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