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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T189 UUPMOT history

T189 UUP is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
152,286 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 UUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T189 UUP was last recorded at 152,286 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 8,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,803 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,483 miles
Average per year
5,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,286 miles
  • 2025 – 143,803 miles
  • 2024 – 142,287 miles
  • 2023 – 140,281 miles
  • 2021 – 135,305 miles
  • 2020 – 132,783 miles
  • 2019 – 129,078 miles
  • 2018 – 125,120 miles
  • 2017 – 120,018 miles
  • 2016 – 115,542 miles
  • 2015 – 110,731 miles
  • 2014 – 104,489 miles
  • 2013 – 98,749 miles
  • 2012 – 93,775 miles
  • 2011 – 86,199 miles
  • 2010 – 79,140 miles
  • 2009 – 69,751 miles
  • 2008 – 62,171 miles
  • 2007 – 54,977 miles
  • 2006 – 46,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,286 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • 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, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,286 miles (+8,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    152,286 miles
    Test number
    853716639747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass143,803 miles (+16)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    143,803 miles
    Test number
    665760308830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,787 miles (+1,500)1 major1 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,787 miles
    Test number
    253533552830
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Pass142,287 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,287 miles
    Test number
    849162530374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,281 miles (+4,976)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,281 miles
    Test number
    247318594856
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,305 miles (+2,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,305 miles
    Test number
    913251591909
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,783 miles (+3,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,783 miles
    Test number
    465333020020
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,078 miles (+3,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,078 miles
    Test number
    677762434538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,120 miles (+5,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,120 miles
    Test number
    589090040580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,018 miles (+4,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,018 miles
    Test number
    552856776546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass115,542 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,542 miles
    Test number
    243639817355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,731 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,731 miles
    Test number
    806291685160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,727 miles (+6,238)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,727 miles
    Test number
    697530585185
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass104,489 miles (+5,740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,489 miles
    Test number
    875351114223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass98,749 miles (+4,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,749 miles
    Test number
    448498693139
    • 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)

  16. Pass93,775 miles (+7,576)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,775 miles
    Test number
    506539792109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass86,199 miles (+7,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,199 miles
    Test number
    945737581157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass79,140 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    984147800249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail79,136 miles (+9,385)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    191234600295
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass69,751 miles (+7,580)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,751 miles
    Test number
    132796599454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,171 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,171 miles
    Test number
    533965308125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,977 miles (+8,160)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,977 miles
    Test number
    203517107446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,817 miles
    Test number
    384490716154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T189 UUP

Does T189 UUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T189 UUP is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T189 UUP?
The MOT on T189 UUP is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T189 UUP done?
T189 UUP was recorded at 152,286 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,197 miles a year.
Has T189 UUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 UUP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T189 UUP 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 T189 UUP find?
T189 UUP passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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