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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T174 UBAMOT history

T174 UBA is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 141,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
141,048 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 UBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 UBA was last recorded at 141,048 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jun 2016: 13,168 miles, lower than 131,368 miles on 25 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,502 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,546 miles
Average per year
3,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,048 miles
  • 2025 – 138,502 miles
  • 2024 – 136,331 miles
  • 2023 – 136,046 miles
  • 2022 – 135,833 miles
  • 2021 – 135,549 miles
  • 2020 – 135,331 miles
  • 2019 – 134,778 miles
  • 2018 – 133,679 miles
  • 2017 – 132,643 miles
  • 2016 – 13,168 miles
  • 2015 – 129,448 miles
  • 2014 – 127,656 miles
  • 2013 – 124,079 miles
  • 2012 – 120,785 miles
  • 2011 – 117,440 miles
  • 2010 – 114,193 miles
  • 2009 – 107,238 miles
  • 2008 – 95,052 miles
  • 2007 – 89,410 miles
  • 2006 – 78,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,048 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from the front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear sills showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,048 miles (+2,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    141,048 miles
    Test number
    367087717385
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from the front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass138,502 miles (+2,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    138,502 miles
    Test number
    228873882648
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from the front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower both sides sills starting to corrode

  3. Pass136,331 miles (+285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    136,331 miles
    Test number
    472408180248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,046 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,046 miles
    Test number
    356662609481
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

  5. Fail136,040 miles (+207)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,040 miles
    Test number
    432172799736
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass135,833 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,833 miles
    Test number
    648130105127
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills showing signs of corrosion

  7. Fail135,822 miles (+273)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,822 miles
    Test number
    757189264917
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills showing signs of corrosion

  8. Pass135,549 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,549 miles
    Test number
    792566161405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,331 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    135,331 miles
    Test number
    167052026717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,778 miles
    Test number
    193620490648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,778 miles (+1,099)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,778 miles
    Test number
    655639562153
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass133,679 miles (+1,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,679 miles
    Test number
    521807406304
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  13. Pass132,643 miles (+119,475)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,643 miles
    Test number
    532974531647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,168 miles (-118,200)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    13,168 miles
    Test number
    861069451550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,368 miles (+1,920)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,368 miles
    Test number
    799293352302
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass129,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,448 miles
    Test number
    685370525106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail129,448 miles (+1,792)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,448 miles
    Test number
    595269015132
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass127,656 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,656 miles
    Test number
    116570424194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    124,079 miles
    Test number
    448757873070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail124,078 miles (+3,293)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,078 miles
    Test number
    679337973080
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass120,785 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,785 miles
    Test number
    475269672055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,784 miles (+3,344)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,784 miles
    Test number
    378535772056
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass117,440 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,440 miles
    Test number
    648166871072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass114,193 miles (+6,955)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    114,193 miles
    Test number
    503724870091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass107,238 miles (+12,186)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    107,238 miles
    Test number
    132205469028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass95,052 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,052 miles
    Test number
    823827258072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail95,052 miles (+5,642)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,052 miles
    Test number
    143587258050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass89,410 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    351332787083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail89,408 miles (+10,963)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,408 miles
    Test number
    390541387053
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass78,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    731310086090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T174 UBA

Does T174 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T174 UBA is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T174 UBA?
The MOT on T174 UBA is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T174 UBA done?
T174 UBA was recorded at 141,048 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 3,088 miles a year.
Has T174 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 UBA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T174 UBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T174 UBA find?
T174 UBA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from the front to the rear; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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