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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T18 DTMMOT history

T18 DTM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
100,072 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 DTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 DTM was last recorded at 100,072 miles on 11 May 2026, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,927 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
5,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,072 miles
  • 2025 – 96,167 miles
  • 2024 – 92,450 miles
  • 2023 – 85,548 miles
  • 2022 – 74,411 miles
  • 2021 – 66,698 miles
  • 2020 – 62,021 miles
  • 2019 – 55,609 miles
  • 2018 – 52,351 miles
  • 2017 – 47,919 miles
  • 2016 – 44,813 miles
  • 2015 – 40,291 miles
  • 2014 – 33,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,072 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,072 miles (+145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,072 miles
    Test number
    598519669453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail99,927 miles (+3,760)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,927 miles
    Test number
    443647081058
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass96,167 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,167 miles
    Test number
    565809315365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,450 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    150656685550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,548 miles (+11,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,548 miles
    Test number
    584827844998
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,411 miles (+7,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,411 miles
    Test number
    278830343723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass66,698 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,698 miles
    Test number
    416708792873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,021 miles (+6,412)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    314549928746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 rft (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 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass55,609 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,609 miles
    Test number
    164537589688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,351 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,351 miles
    Test number
    958117159215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,314 miles (+4,395)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,314 miles
    Test number
    277480765343
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  12. Pass47,919 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,919 miles
    Test number
    616931206176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail47,918 miles (+3,105)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,918 miles
    Test number
    170580033922
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass44,813 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,813 miles
    Test number
    660219509169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,794 miles (+4,503)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    916469786262
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass40,291 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,291 miles
    Test number
    175936205071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,800 miles
    Test number
    598866904078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 DTM

Does T18 DTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 DTM is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 DTM?
The MOT on T18 DTM is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 DTM done?
T18 DTM was recorded at 100,072 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,370 miles a year.
Has T18 DTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 DTM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 DTM 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 DTM find?
T18 DTM passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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