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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T18 ABHMOT history

T18 ABH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 185,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
185,403 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 ABH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 ABH was last recorded at 185,403 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 10,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,789 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,614 miles
Average per year
11,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,403 miles
  • 2025 – 174,789 miles
  • 2024 – 156,501 miles
  • 2023 – 139,599 miles
  • 2022 – 119,744 miles
  • 2021 – 112,459 miles
  • 2020 – 107,880 miles
  • 2019 – 98,464 miles
  • 2018 – 92,386 miles
  • 2017 – 81,595 miles
  • 2016 – 67,738 miles
  • 2014 – 48,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,403 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,403 miles (+10,614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    185,403 miles
    Test number
    720489342092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,789 miles (+18,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    174,789 miles
    Test number
    412151065993
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass156,501 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,501 miles
    Test number
    756054663103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,485 miles (+16,886)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,485 miles
    Test number
    127855398679
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass139,599 miles (+19,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,599 miles
    Test number
    635918593960
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass119,744 miles (+7,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,744 miles
    Test number
    250621193261
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing low-

  7. Pass112,459 miles (+4,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,459 miles
    Test number
    628107775193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,880 miles (+9,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,880 miles
    Test number
    168769587805
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass98,464 miles (+6,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,464 miles
    Test number
    497783928915
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,386 miles (+10,791)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,386 miles
    Test number
    729456174960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,595 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,595 miles
    Test number
    393146373694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,524 miles (+12,786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,524 miles
    Test number
    529873459145
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass67,738 miles (+19,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,738 miles
    Test number
    978501603560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass48,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,631 miles
    Test number
    227037984240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail48,631 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,631 miles
    Test number
    335747884214
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T18 ABH

Does T18 ABH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 ABH is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 ABH?
The MOT on T18 ABH is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 ABH done?
T18 ABH was recorded at 185,403 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 11,957 miles a year.
Has T18 ABH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 ABH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 ABH 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 T18 ABH find?
T18 ABH passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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