BMW 520
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
T16 HAFMOT history
T16 HAF is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,312 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 128,312 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,507 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T16 HAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T16 HAF was last recorded at 128,312 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,179 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,133 miles
- Average per year
- 4,507 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,312 miles
- 2025 – 125,179 miles
- 2024 – 122,756 miles
- 2023 – 120,790 miles
- 2022 – 117,660 miles
- 2021 – 115,266 miles
- 2020 – 112,812 miles
- 2019 – 109,832 miles
- 2018 – 104,016 miles
- 2017 – 94,906 miles
- 2016 – 88,489 miles
- 2015 – 83,858 miles
- 2014 – 81,136 miles
- 2013 – 78,414 miles
- 2012 – 74,588 miles
- 2010 – 69,802 miles
- 2009 – 69,405 miles
- 2008 – 61,054 miles
- 2007 – 55,753 miles
- 2006 – 40,761 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,312 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,312 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 128,312 miles
- Test number
- 934627563975
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail128,312 miles (+3,133)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,312 miles
- Test number
- 705459664198
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass125,179 miles (+2,423)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 125,179 miles
- Test number
- 929442736480
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,756 miles (+1,966)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 122,756 miles
- Test number
- 299506016978
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,790 miles (+1)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 120,790 miles
- Test number
- 553829850740
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail120,789 miles (+3,129)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,789 miles
- Test number
- 481877170164
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn whishbone bushes have exess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes have exess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass117,660 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 117,660 miles
- Test number
- 996357618585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail117,660 miles (+2,394)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,660 miles
- Test number
- 644842194204
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass115,266 miles (+2,454)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 115,266 miles
- Test number
- 615014333253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 112,812 miles
- Test number
- 932998387956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,812 miles (+2,980)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,812 miles
- Test number
- 974407259694
- Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass109,832 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,832 miles
- Test number
- 480366190128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Fail109,832 miles (+5,816)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,832 miles
- Test number
- 104699572881
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass104,016 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 104,016 miles
- Test number
- 859404668651
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))
Fail104,016 miles (+9,110)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,016 miles
- Test number
- 920325129544
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,906 miles (+6,417)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 94,906 miles
- Test number
- 132699114978
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass88,489 miles (+4,631)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 88,489 miles
- Test number
- 719907339949
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass83,858 miles (+2,722)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 83,858 miles
- Test number
- 429903445172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,136 miles (+2,722)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 81,136 miles
- Test number
- 157537934103
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass78,414 miles (+3,826)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 78,414 miles
- Test number
- 787190143190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,588 miles (+4,786)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 74,588 miles
- Test number
- 496781352126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,802 miles (+397)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 69,802 miles
- Test number
- 691015960135
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass69,405 miles (+8,351)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 69,405 miles
- Test number
- 463935719434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,054 miles (+5,301)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 61,054 miles
- Test number
- 671140748112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,753 miles (+14,992)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 55,753 miles
- Test number
- 600738277262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,761 miles (+356)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 40,761 miles
- Test number
- 824058176294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,405 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,405 miles
- Test number
- 504390776294
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about T16 HAF
- Does T16 HAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 HAF is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T16 HAF?
- The MOT on T16 HAF is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T16 HAF done?
- T16 HAF was recorded at 128,312 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,507 miles a year.
- Has T16 HAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T16 HAF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T16 HAF 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 HAF find?
- T16 HAF passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.
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