BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,990 cc
T18 ALKMOT history
T18 ALK is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 145,972 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,180 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 ALK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 19 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 ALK was last recorded at 145,972 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 145,864 miles · 1 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 108 miles
- Average per year
- 5,180 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,972 miles
- 2025 – 141,367 miles
- 2024 – 137,442 miles
- 2022 – 133,242 miles
- 2020 – 123,554 miles
- 2019 – 122,636 miles
- 2018 – 115,539 miles
- 2017 – 108,477 miles
- 2016 – 98,403 miles
- 2015 – 93,264 miles
- 2014 – 87,208 miles
- 2013 – 79,549 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,972 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,972 miles (+108)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 145,972 miles
- Test number
- 184597966500
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail145,864 miles (+4,497)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,864 miles
- Test number
- 967627962974
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass141,367 miles (+3,925)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 141,367 miles
- Test number
- 784483237624
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,442 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 137,442 miles
- Test number
- 901338401199
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail137,437 miles (+4,195)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,437 miles
- Test number
- 385334929129
- MajorFront Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass133,242 miles (+5,100)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 133,242 miles
- Test number
- 468114767679
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass128,142 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 128,142 miles
- Test number
- 191123837971
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail128,142 miles (+4,588)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,142 miles
- Test number
- 440543843267
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass123,554 miles (+918)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 123,554 miles
- Test number
- 480456374315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,636 miles (+7,097)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 122,636 miles
- Test number
- 138278833070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,539 miles (+7,062)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 115,539 miles
- Test number
- 381896901414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,477 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 108,477 miles
- Test number
- 743904167311
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail108,467 miles (+10,064)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,467 miles
- Test number
- 368057365531
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,403 miles (+5,139)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 98,403 miles
- Test number
- 765071754831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,264 miles (+6,056)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 93,264 miles
- Test number
- 141990217642
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,208 miles (+7,659)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 87,208 miles
- Test number
- 205202604357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 79,549 miles
- Test number
- 128205363141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T18 ALK
- Does T18 ALK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 ALK is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T18 ALK?
- The MOT on T18 ALK is valid until 10 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 ALK done?
- T18 ALK was recorded at 145,972 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 5,180 miles a year.
- Has T18 ALK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 ALK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T18 ALK 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 ALK find?
- T18 ALK passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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