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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

T18 ACAMOT history

T18 ACA is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 101,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,896 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 ACA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 ACA was last recorded at 101,896 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 9,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,739 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,157 miles
Average per year
9,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,896 miles
  • 2025 – 92,739 miles
  • 2024 – 83,886 miles
  • 2023 – 74,747 miles
  • 2022 – 67,446 miles
  • 2021 – 53,933 miles
  • 2020 – 45,739 miles
  • 2019 – 35,910 miles
  • 2018 – 27,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,896 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover in poor condition.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover in poor condition.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,896 miles (+9,157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    570644715416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  2. Pass92,739 miles (+8,853)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,739 miles
    Test number
    723330367875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing and mis-shaped on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing and mis-shaped on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  3. Pass83,886 miles (+9,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,886 miles
    Test number
    761232496639
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering brake/fuel lines.
  4. Pass74,747 miles (+7,301)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,747 miles
    Test number
    813287489293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted
  5. Pass67,446 miles (+13,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,446 miles
    Test number
    862898504945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass53,933 miles (+8,194)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,933 miles
    Test number
    854147317200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,739 miles (+9,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,739 miles
    Test number
    212413634138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass35,910 miles (+8,839)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,910 miles
    Test number
    499591681710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,071 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    27,071 miles
    Test number
    173703690763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,665 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,665 miles
    Test number
    164444074837
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Questions about T18 ACA

Does T18 ACA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 ACA is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 ACA?
The MOT on T18 ACA is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 ACA done?
T18 ACA was recorded at 101,896 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 9,394 miles a year.
Has T18 ACA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 ACA has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T18 ACA 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 ACA find?
T18 ACA passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive diff area.; nearside rear shock absorber dust cover in poor condition.; offside rear shock absorber dust cover in poor condition., and 2 more.

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