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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T15 RKKMOT history

T15 RKK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,579 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 RKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 RKK was last recorded at 169,579 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 31,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,794 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
31,785 miles
Average per year
12,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,579 miles
  • 2025 – 137,794 miles
  • 2024 – 125,776 miles
  • 2023 – 119,306 miles
  • 2022 – 111,272 miles
  • 2021 – 98,443 miles
  • 2020 – 80,692 miles
  • 2019 – 73,611 miles
  • 2018 – 69,286 miles
  • 2017 – 63,797 miles
  • 2016 – 37,987 miles
  • 2015 – 27,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,579 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,579 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,579 miles
    Test number
    537573292447
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail169,579 miles (+31,785)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,579 miles
    Test number
    410494738754
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass137,794 miles (+12,018)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,794 miles
    Test number
    467355987688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,776 miles (+6,470)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,776 miles
    Test number
    292346313456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,306 miles (+8,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,306 miles
    Test number
    900487762076
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,272 miles
    Test number
    340685171612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,272 miles (+12,829)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,272 miles
    Test number
    715108017666
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    859104027464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail98,443 miles (+1,145)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    834201928539
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail97,298 miles (+16,606)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    545830370168
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass80,692 miles (+7,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,692 miles
    Test number
    163671032395
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass73,611 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,611 miles
    Test number
    373331275288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,286 miles (+5,489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,286 miles
    Test number
    470976075928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,797 miles (+12,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,797 miles
    Test number
    517516605505
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  15. Pass50,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    615128818921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,857 miles (+12,870)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    160330082173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  17. Pass37,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,987 miles
    Test number
    466573245996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail37,987 miles (+10,914)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,987 miles
    Test number
    240931247653
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped due to wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass27,073 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,073 miles
    Test number
    105410335419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T15 RKK

Does T15 RKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 RKK is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 RKK?
The MOT on T15 RKK is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 RKK done?
T15 RKK was recorded at 169,579 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 12,250 miles a year.
Has T15 RKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 RKK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T15 RKK 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 T15 RKK find?
T15 RKK passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.

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