BMW 520
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
T163 LRTMOT history
T163 LRT is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,790 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 142,790 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T163 LRT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T163 LRT was last recorded at 142,790 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 142,651 miles · 30 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 139 miles
- Average per year
- 3,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,790 miles
- 2023 – 142,651 miles
- 2022 – 141,540 miles
- 2021 – 140,420 miles
- 2020 – 138,425 miles
- 2019 – 136,179 miles
- 2018 – 134,314 miles
- 2017 – 132,300 miles
- 2016 – 128,516 miles
- 2015 – 125,557 miles
- 2014 – 121,296 miles
- 2013 – 119,897 miles
- 2012 – 117,144 miles
- 2011 – 111,913 miles
- 2010 – 106,924 miles
- 2009 – 99,010 miles
- 2007 – 86,626 miles
- 2006 – 78,825 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,790 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Central Front Undertray not fully secure CLIPS RUSTED.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Outer DOOR SILL CORRODED AROUND JACKING POINT.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion JACKING POINT. (6.1.A.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion JACKING POINT. (6.1.A.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,790 miles (+139)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 142,790 miles
- Test number
- 825141821240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,651 miles (+1,111)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 142,651 miles
- Test number
- 931209852744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,540 miles (+1,120)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 141,540 miles
- Test number
- 129322353758
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded SMALL RUBBER CONNECTION PIPES SPLIT.(BUT NOT LEAKING) .
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER & OUTER SILL AREA CORRODED.(AROUND JACKING POINT). (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR GEAR BOX OIL SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,420 miles (+1,995)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 140,420 miles
- Test number
- 880140669112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,425 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 138,425 miles
- Test number
- 601989893520
- AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure CLIPS RUSTED. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer DOOR SILL CORRODED AROUND JACKING POINT.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail138,422 miles (+2,243)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,422 miles
- Test number
- 763048186441
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken REAR SPRING BROKEN. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine ROCKER COVER SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure CLIPS RUSTED. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer DOOR SILL CORRODED AROUND JACKING POINT.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,179 miles (+1,865)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 136,179 miles
- Test number
- 313725155503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,314 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 134,314 miles
- Test number
- 726445552989
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion JACKING POINT. (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion JACKING POINT. (6.1.A.1)
Fail134,299 miles (+1,999)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,299 miles
- Test number
- 941642268307
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryFront UNDER TRAY`S LOOSE.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion JACKING POINT. (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion JACKING POINT. (6.1.A.1)
Pass132,300 miles (+3,784)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 132,300 miles
- Test number
- 491721689218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass128,516 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 128,516 miles
- Test number
- 917913109536
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)
Fail128,495 miles (+2,938)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,495 miles
- Test number
- 790169468192
- FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass125,557 miles (+4,261)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 125,557 miles
- Test number
- 579189275092
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCentre stop lamp not working
Pass121,296 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 121,296 miles
- Test number
- 386094694047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,293 miles (+1,396)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,293 miles
- Test number
- 707885184064
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteTwo rear fuel hoses excessively corroded
Pass119,897 miles (+2,753)6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 119,897 miles
- Test number
- 769690173022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteBothside front tyres shoulders wearing thin.
- NoteDriver side front top section chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
- NoteOffside front position lamp dim.
- NoteOffside rear petrol pipes x2 very corroded.
Pass117,144 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 117,144 miles
- Test number
- 956687082087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail117,137 miles (+5,224)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,137 miles
- Test number
- 866350782072
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,913 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 111,913 miles
- Test number
- 655442781037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,910 miles (+4,986)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,910 miles
- Test number
- 535978261033
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,924 miles (+7,914)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 106,924 miles
- Test number
- 941641670062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,010 miles (+12,384)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 99,010 miles
- Test number
- 791831379004
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass86,626 miles (+7,801)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 86,626 miles
- Test number
- 141300557260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,825 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 78,825 miles
- Test number
- 392079286486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T163 LRT
- Does T163 LRT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T163 LRT is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T163 LRT?
- The MOT on T163 LRT is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T163 LRT done?
- T163 LRT was recorded at 142,790 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,301 miles a year.
- Has T163 LRT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T163 LRT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on T163 LRT 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 T163 LRT find?
- T163 LRT passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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