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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T167 MECMOT history

T167 MEC is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2024
Mileage
88,779 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T167 MEC
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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T167 MEC was last recorded at 88,779 miles on 14 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,779 miles · 12 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,779 miles
  • 2022 – 88,778 miles
  • 2021 – 88,768 miles
  • 2020 – 88,743 miles
  • 2019 – 88,659 miles
  • 2018 – 88,594 miles
  • 2017 – 88,340 miles
  • 2016 – 86,896 miles
  • 2015 – 80,625 miles
  • 2014 – 75,480 miles
  • 2013 – 69,107 miles
  • 2012 – 65,491 miles
  • 2011 – 62,366 miles
  • 2010 – 58,728 miles
  • 2009 – 54,778 miles
  • 2008 – 50,969 miles
  • 2007 – 46,405 miles
  • 2006 – 42,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,779 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,779 miles
    Test number
    241294596952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,779 miles (+1)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,779 miles
    Test number
    870881464727
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,778 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,778 miles
    Test number
    733297100039
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all plastic coated/starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass88,768 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,768 miles
    Test number
    497114030766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,743 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    703881916711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,659 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,659 miles
    Test number
    885361769814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,594 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,594 miles
    Test number
    925009994522
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers and sill covers fitted at the time of test

  8. Pass88,340 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,340 miles
    Test number
    202269869693
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  9. Fail88,339 miles (+1,443)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,339 miles
    Test number
    362010609782
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

  10. Pass86,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,896 miles
    Test number
    281743848647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,896 miles (+6,271)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,896 miles
    Test number
    443487034517
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,625 miles
    Test number
    428833555160
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail80,625 miles (+5,145)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,625 miles
    Test number
    247323355499
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass75,480 miles (+6,373)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,480 miles
    Test number
    749823234183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside headlight has damp inside lens (not affecting beam immage)

  15. Pass69,107 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,107 miles
    Test number
    819400563057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,103 miles (+3,612)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,103 miles
    Test number
    759299853010
    • 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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass65,491 miles (+3,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,491 miles
    Test number
    259483952003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass62,366 miles (+3,638)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    819647561087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTwo nails in off side rear tyre

  19. Pass58,728 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,728 miles
    Test number
    122667850414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,778 miles (+3,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,778 miles
    Test number
    693588949029
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,969 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,969 miles
    Test number
    824887568004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,405 miles
    Test number
    160430157069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,404 miles (+3,540)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    822470257083
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre on 2mm on outer edge

  24. Pass42,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,864 miles
    Test number
    372429266034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T167 MEC

Does T167 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T167 MEC expired on 13 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T167 MEC?
The MOT on T167 MEC expired on 13 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T167 MEC done?
T167 MEC was recorded at 88,779 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2023, an average of 2,647 miles a year.
Has T167 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T167 MEC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T167 MEC 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 T167 MEC find?
T167 MEC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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