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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

T14 TYJMOT history

T14 TYJ is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 3 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,624 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T14 TYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T14 TYJ was last recorded at 143,624 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,624 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,624 miles
  • 2025 – 141,620 miles
  • 2024 – 140,052 miles
  • 2023 – 139,209 miles
  • 2022 – 137,714 miles
  • 2021 – 136,878 miles
  • 2020 – 135,879 miles
  • 2019 – 134,897 miles
  • 2018 – 125,463 miles
  • 2017 – 123,145 miles
  • 2016 – 117,494 miles
  • 2015 – 111,166 miles
  • 2014 – 105,101 miles
  • 2013 – 98,204 miles
  • 2012 – 86,201 miles
  • 2011 – 78,110 miles
  • 2010 – 66,622 miles
  • 2009 – 56,768 miles
  • 2008 – 45,372 miles
  • 2007 – 36,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,624 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine cover and under tray fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,624 miles
    Test number
    150965474050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,624 miles (+2,004)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,624 miles
    Test number
    886475769806
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,620 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,620 miles
    Test number
    435175361122
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  4. Fail141,619 miles (+1,567)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,619 miles
    Test number
    503102384770
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass140,052 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,052 miles
    Test number
    456041066848
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  6. Fail140,052 miles (+843)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,052 miles
    Test number
    683054101372
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  7. Pass139,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,209 miles
    Test number
    335705347294
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  8. Fail139,209 miles (+1,495)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,209 miles
    Test number
    735590674666
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes pitted, some are rusty

  9. Pass137,714 miles (+836)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,714 miles
    Test number
    665766524751
    • MinorRear Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  10. Pass136,878 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,878 miles
    Test number
    109020108768
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  11. Fail136,870 miles (+991)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,870 miles
    Test number
    405297650950
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  12. Pass135,879 miles (+982)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,879 miles
    Test number
    254551081812
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  13. Pass134,897 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,897 miles
    Test number
    327499611574
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  14. Fail134,897 miles (+9,434)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,897 miles
    Test number
    831185540605
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  15. Pass125,463 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,463 miles
    Test number
    715546401320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,145 miles (+5,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,145 miles
    Test number
    508181611487
    • AdvisoryPossible oil leaks

  17. Pass117,494 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,494 miles
    Test number
    790592694382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,166 miles (+6,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,166 miles
    Test number
    709622483609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear marks! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBeam patterns on both headlamps becoming poor !!

  19. Pass105,101 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    105,101 miles
    Test number
    459701524395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,204 miles (+12,003)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,204 miles
    Test number
    488766613496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,201 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,201 miles
    Test number
    455785422439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,110 miles (+11,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,110 miles
    Test number
    435783311346
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass66,622 miles (+9,854)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,622 miles
    Test number
    533641520388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,768 miles (+11,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    571532229361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,372 miles (+9,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    180561918355
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass36,001 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,001 miles
    Test number
    741430747311
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T14 TYJ

Does T14 TYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T14 TYJ is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T14 TYJ?
The MOT on T14 TYJ is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T14 TYJ done?
T14 TYJ was recorded at 143,624 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 5,773 miles a year.
Has T14 TYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T14 TYJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T14 TYJ 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 T14 TYJ find?
T14 TYJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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