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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T18 CYGMOT history

T18 CYG is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 205,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
205,863 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 CYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 CYG was last recorded at 205,863 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 12,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,266 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
12,597 miles
Average per year
10,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,863 miles
  • 2024 – 193,266 miles
  • 2023 – 183,348 miles
  • 2022 – 178,125 miles
  • 2021 – 163,644 miles
  • 2020 – 155,038 miles
  • 2019 – 147,164 miles
  • 2018 – 137,819 miles
  • 2017 – 131,721 miles
  • 2016 – 121,033 miles
  • 2015 – 108,043 miles
  • 2014 – 94,255 miles
  • 2013 – 93,327 miles
  • 2012 – 66,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,863 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamps deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Under tray fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,863 miles (+12,597)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    205,863 miles
    Test number
    603871525207
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamps deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass193,266 miles (+9,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    193,266 miles
    Test number
    282001541854
    • AdvisoryFront Under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass183,348 miles (+5,223)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    183,348 miles
    Test number
    391542922618
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass178,125 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    178,125 miles
    Test number
    411833735573
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail178,122 miles (+14,478)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,122 miles
    Test number
    417635394482
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass163,644 miles (+8,606)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    163,644 miles
    Test number
    897354533878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,038 miles (+7,874)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,038 miles
    Test number
    189609597130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,164 miles (+9,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,164 miles
    Test number
    823779311016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has being welding
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted

  9. Pass137,819 miles (+6,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,819 miles
    Test number
    275163036942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel has had a repair to it?
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,721 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    131,721 miles
    Test number
    566090320405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,406 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,406 miles
    Test number
    500293516858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,033 miles
    Test number
    368063871220
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp flickers

  13. Fail121,033 miles (+12,990)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,033 miles
    Test number
    991633700859
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp flickers

  14. Pass108,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,043 miles
    Test number
    927372115173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,043 miles (+13,788)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,043 miles
    Test number
    915892015198
    • FailureOffside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  16. Pass94,255 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,255 miles
    Test number
    736493134125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,327 miles (+26,564)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    259664883270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,763 miles
    Test number
    347350622323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 CYG

Does T18 CYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 CYG expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 CYG?
The MOT on T18 CYG expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 CYG done?
T18 CYG was recorded at 205,863 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 10,791 miles a year.
Has T18 CYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 CYG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T18 CYG 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 CYG find?
T18 CYG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps deteriorating; front under tray fitted; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 6 more.

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