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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

T147 AGNMOT history

T147 AGN is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
101,939 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T147 AGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T147 AGN was last recorded at 101,939 miles on 9 Sept 2023, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,922 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,939 miles
  • 2021 – 99,766 miles
  • 2020 – 96,593 miles
  • 2019 – 94,914 miles
  • 2018 – 92,317 miles
  • 2017 – 89,100 miles
  • 2016 – 86,031 miles
  • 2015 – 82,685 miles
  • 2014 – 78,535 miles
  • 2013 – 74,715 miles
  • 2012 – 71,459 miles
  • 2011 – 67,874 miles
  • 2010 – 64,789 miles
  • 2009 – 60,823 miles
  • 2008 – 57,339 miles
  • 2007 – 54,312 miles
  • 2006 – 47,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,939 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive under sump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,939 miles (+17)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,939 miles
    Test number
    655297528838
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail101,922 miles (+2,156)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,922 miles
    Test number
    418317912769
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass99,766 miles (+3,173)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,766 miles
    Test number
    245650852102
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes - slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine - VERY almost too excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,593 miles (+1,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,593 miles
    Test number
    428968857634
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under sump/steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,914 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,914 miles
    Test number
    595185209152
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,850 miles (+2,533)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,850 miles
    Test number
    147341092744
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,317 miles
    Test number
    917743048580
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak under sump

  8. Fail92,317 miles (+3,217)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,317 miles
    Test number
    634700985495
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak under sump

  9. Pass89,100 miles (+3,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,100 miles
    Test number
    822147440761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass86,031 miles (+3,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    392194896179
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass82,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,685 miles
    Test number
    395370195020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,685 miles (+4,150)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,685 miles
    Test number
    239659385082
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBad misfire developed during emmission test
    • NoteOil leak from sump oil sensor

  13. Pass78,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,535 miles
    Test number
    866046884028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,535 miles (+3,820)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,535 miles
    Test number
    986566084097
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass74,715 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    609756783094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,459 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    219251582049
    • NoteAirbag light comes on intermittantly

  17. Fail71,459 miles (+3,585)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    605501282032
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAirbag light comes on intermittantly

  18. Pass67,874 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    715242981029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,789 miles (+3,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    133930390067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass60,823 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,823 miles
    Test number
    913064589096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,339 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,339 miles
    Test number
    523201698064
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass57,339 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,339 miles
    Test number
    763101798015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,312 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,312 miles
    Test number
    120349147140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  24. Pass54,312 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,312 miles
    Test number
    990989447139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,925 miles
    Test number
    221558686072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T147 AGN

Does T147 AGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T147 AGN expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T147 AGN?
The MOT on T147 AGN expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T147 AGN done?
T147 AGN was recorded at 101,939 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2023, an average of 3,096 miles a year.
Has T147 AGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T147 AGN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T147 AGN 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 T147 AGN find?
T147 AGN passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, and 5 more.

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