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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

T172 FJOMOT history

T172 FJO is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2023
Mileage
171,202 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T172 FJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2023
Latest MOT test
20 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T172 FJO was last recorded at 171,202 miles on 20 May 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,200 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,202 miles
  • 2021 – 171,200 miles
  • 2020 – 171,069 miles
  • 2019 – 170,319 miles
  • 2018 – 169,984 miles
  • 2017 – 168,982 miles
  • 2016 – 167,563 miles
  • 2015 – 166,480 miles
  • 2014 – 165,878 miles
  • 2013 – 164,064 miles
  • 2012 – 161,448 miles
  • 2011 – 158,461 miles
  • 2010 – 153,949 miles
  • 2008 – 148,730 miles
  • 2007 – 144,580 miles
  • 2006 – 130,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,202 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,202 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    171,202 miles
    Test number
    198633773508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass171,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    171,200 miles
    Test number
    896759605948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail171,200 miles (+131)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,200 miles
    Test number
    560540187882
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass171,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    171,069 miles
    Test number
    424092514838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail171,069 miles (+750)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,069 miles
    Test number
    492262219438
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass170,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,319 miles
    Test number
    380233956083
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail170,319 miles (+335)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,319 miles
    Test number
    888265280531
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass169,984 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    169,984 miles
    Test number
    261779865487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass168,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    168,982 miles
    Test number
    609335180852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail168,982 miles (+1,419)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,982 miles
    Test number
    343418917387
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass167,563 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    167,563 miles
    Test number
    837970396622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass166,480 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    166,480 miles
    Test number
    147723405162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass165,878 miles (+1,814)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    165,878 miles
    Test number
    105765084057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass164,064 miles (+2,616)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    164,064 miles
    Test number
    185688993401
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2.5mm centre of tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner tread signs of damage & nearside front tyre outer side wall deteriorated
    • NoteUnable to see condition of front & rear brake pads

  15. Pass161,448 miles (+84)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    161,448 miles
    Test number
    717986512170
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to see condition of rear brake pads

  16. Fail161,364 miles (+2,903)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,364 miles
    Test number
    766931612168
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil level on min
    • NoteUnable to see condition of front & rear brake pads

  17. Pass158,461 miles (+4,512)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    158,461 miles
    Test number
    759691361090
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake discs wearing thin (may shortly require replacement)
    • NoteNearside & offside front link bar upper joints dust covers split
    • NoteUnable to see condition of front & rear brake pads

  18. Pass153,949 miles (+67)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    153,949 miles
    Test number
    562153640088
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted & unable to see condition of front & rear brake pads
    • NoteNearside & offside front suspension link bars top dust covers split
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer tread weather cracking

  19. Fail153,882 miles (+5,152)1 failure8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,882 miles
    Test number
    971012340074
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted & unable to see condition of front & rear brake pads
    • NoteNearside & offside front suspension link bars top dust covers split
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer tread weather cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2.0mm centre of tread

  20. Pass148,730 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    148,730 miles
    Test number
    950948938399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail148,676 miles (+4,096)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,676 miles
    Test number
    670090038353
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  22. Pass144,580 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    144,580 miles
    Test number
    223344727374
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail144,576 miles (+14,304)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,576 miles
    Test number
    940693627316
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  24. Pass130,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    130,272 miles
    Test number
    311133786249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail130,272 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,272 miles
    Test number
    711568276241
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T172 FJO

Does T172 FJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T172 FJO expired on 19 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T172 FJO?
The MOT on T172 FJO expired on 19 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T172 FJO done?
T172 FJO was recorded at 171,202 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 2,620 miles a year.
Has T172 FJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T172 FJO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T172 FJO 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 T172 FJO find?
T172 FJO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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