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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T16 CTWMOT history

T16 CTW is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2026
Mileage
164,102 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 CTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 CTW was last recorded at 164,102 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 6,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,864 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,238 miles
Average per year
10,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,102 miles
  • 2024 – 157,864 miles
  • 2023 – 154,758 miles
  • 2022 – 144,964 miles
  • 2021 – 137,473 miles
  • 2020 – 124,152 miles
  • 2019 – 107,844 miles
  • 2018 – 97,868 miles
  • 2017 – 94,114 miles
  • 2016 – 84,439 miles
  • 2015 – 73,528 miles
  • 2014 – 62,335 miles
  • 2013 – 48,948 miles
  • 2012 – 36,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,102 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted restricting view

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear nail/screw in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,102 miles (+6,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,102 miles
    Test number
    802430277959
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted restricting view
  2. Pass157,864 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    157,864 miles
    Test number
    276010354147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,758 miles (+9,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,758 miles
    Test number
    832581110470
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass144,964 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,964 miles
    Test number
    846484644727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,963 miles (+7,490)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,963 miles
    Test number
    520858297798
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass137,473 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,473 miles
    Test number
    371128181314
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail137,449 miles (+13,297)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,449 miles
    Test number
    115985725933
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass124,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,152 miles
    Test number
    596295241380
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail124,152 miles (+16,308)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,152 miles
    Test number
    569410560220
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass107,844 miles (+9,976)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,844 miles
    Test number
    173792553666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,868 miles
    Test number
    141961475437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,868 miles (+3,754)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,868 miles
    Test number
    849513326762
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass94,114 miles (+9,675)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,114 miles
    Test number
    196172528948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,439 miles
    Test number
    818782574446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail/screw in tyre
  15. Fail84,439 miles (+10,911)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,439 miles
    Test number
    603275468964
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail/screw in tyre
  16. Pass73,528 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,528 miles
    Test number
    646960665161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail73,522 miles (+11,187)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,522 miles
    Test number
    218649055451
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass62,335 miles (+13,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,335 miles
    Test number
    288297754138
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass48,948 miles (+12,580)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,948 miles
    Test number
    295607843459
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass36,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,368 miles
    Test number
    138497352172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T16 CTW

Does T16 CTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 CTW expired on 9 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 CTW?
The MOT on T16 CTW expired on 9 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 CTW done?
T16 CTW was recorded at 164,102 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 10,079 miles a year.
Has T16 CTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 CTW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T16 CTW 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 T16 CTW find?
T16 CTW passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: engine covers and under-trays fitted restricting view.

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