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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T16 DHRMOT history

T16 DHR is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
142,630 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 DHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 DHR was last recorded at 142,630 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 16,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,186 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
16,444 miles
Average per year
10,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,630 miles
  • 2024 – 126,186 miles
  • 2023 – 115,592 miles
  • 2022 – 107,750 miles
  • 2021 – 104,646 miles
  • 2020 – 96,765 miles
  • 2019 – 88,059 miles
  • 2018 – 78,223 miles
  • 2017 – 55,939 miles
  • 2016 – 46,380 miles
  • 2015 – 39,076 miles
  • 2014 – 31,831 miles
  • 2013 – 24,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,630 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,630 miles (+16,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,630 miles
    Test number
    984414021858
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass126,186 miles (+10,594)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,186 miles
    Test number
    743428483610
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass115,592 miles (+7,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,592 miles
    Test number
    314639018074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass107,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,750 miles
    Test number
    858907535426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Fail107,750 miles (+3,104)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,750 miles
    Test number
    913565472578
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Pass104,646 miles (+7,881)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,646 miles
    Test number
    752837122706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,765 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,765 miles
    Test number
    599398151800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,760 miles (+8,701)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,760 miles
    Test number
    806407886751
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass88,059 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,059 miles
    Test number
    347461824939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,057 miles (+9,834)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,057 miles
    Test number
    747309890393
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass78,223 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,223 miles
    Test number
    531080070635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,222 miles (+22,283)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,222 miles
    Test number
    636685532626
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass55,939 miles (+9,559)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,939 miles
    Test number
    857895826163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,380 miles (+7,304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,380 miles
    Test number
    160867005869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,076 miles (+7,245)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,076 miles
    Test number
    277723549615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,831 miles (+89)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,831 miles
    Test number
    746276424200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail31,742 miles (+7,728)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,742 miles
    Test number
    186651524204
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass24,014 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,014 miles
    Test number
    597767023222
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T16 DHR

Does T16 DHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 DHR expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 DHR?
The MOT on T16 DHR expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 DHR done?
T16 DHR was recorded at 142,630 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 10,132 miles a year.
Has T16 DHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 DHR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T16 DHR 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 DHR find?
T16 DHR passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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