BMW 520
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc
T16 DAPMOT history
T16 DAP is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 12 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 79,776 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,638 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T16 DAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 12 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T16 DAP was last recorded at 79,776 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 6,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,068 miles · 22 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,708 miles
- Average per year
- 3,638 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,776 miles
- 2025 – 73,068 miles
- 2024 – 65,777 miles
- 2023 – 62,163 miles
- 2022 – 55,945 miles
- 2021 – 53,265 miles
- 2019 – 43,362 miles
- 2018 – 39,211 miles
- 2017 – 33,030 miles
- 2016 – 30,355 miles
- 2015 – 26,876 miles
- 2014 – 25,310 miles
- 2013 – 24,969 miles
- 2012 – 23,376 miles
- 2011 – 21,721 miles
- 2010 – 19,726 miles
- 2009 – 17,271 miles
- 2008 – 15,370 miles
- 2007 – 10,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,776 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,776 miles (+6,708)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 79,776 miles
- Test number
- 825009457880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,068 miles (+7,291)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 73,068 miles
- Test number
- 507827004287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,777 miles (+3,614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 65,777 miles
- Test number
- 935315095866
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass62,163 miles (+6,218)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 62,163 miles
- Test number
- 541506085183
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,945 miles (+2,680)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 55,945 miles
- Test number
- 564338479900
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass53,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 53,265 miles
- Test number
- 458496449584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,265 miles (+9,903)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,265 miles
- Test number
- 658383547920
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass43,362 miles (+4,151)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 43,362 miles
- Test number
- 247268959350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,211 miles (+6,181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 39,211 miles
- Test number
- 465631614514
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
Pass33,030 miles (+2,675)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 33,030 miles
- Test number
- 872762706188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,355 miles (+1,475)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 30,355 miles
- Test number
- 927312794365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,880 miles (+2,004)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 28,880 miles
- Test number
- 300731385295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,876 miles (+1,566)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 26,876 miles
- Test number
- 926774035074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,310 miles (+341)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 25,310 miles
- Test number
- 309223044012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,969 miles (+1,593)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 24,969 miles
- Test number
- 507724643066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,376 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 23,376 miles
- Test number
- 148684042098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,376 miles (+1,655)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,376 miles
- Test number
- 189864642415
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass21,721 miles (+1,995)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 21,721 miles
- Test number
- 768447121048
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail19,726 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,726 miles
- Test number
- 184060250413
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass19,726 miles (+2,455)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 19,726 miles
- Test number
- 982880150072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,271 miles (+1,901)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 17,271 miles
- Test number
- 194559949467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,370 miles (+4,806)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 15,370 miles
- Test number
- 941298078004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 10,564 miles
- Test number
- 691533347010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T16 DAP
- Does T16 DAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 DAP is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T16 DAP?
- The MOT on T16 DAP is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T16 DAP done?
- T16 DAP was recorded at 79,776 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 3,638 miles a year.
- Has T16 DAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T16 DAP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on T16 DAP 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 DAP find?
- T16 DAP passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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