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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T1 BWAMOT history

T1 BWA is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 173,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,234 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 BWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 BWA was last recorded at 173,234 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 16,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,756 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16,478 miles
Average per year
10,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,234 miles
  • 2025 – 156,756 miles
  • 2024 – 142,071 miles
  • 2023 – 134,262 miles
  • 2022 – 125,611 miles
  • 2021 – 119,077 miles
  • 2020 – 113,027 miles
  • 2019 – 102,207 miles
  • 2018 – 93,690 miles
  • 2017 – 82,782 miles
  • 2016 – 70,178 miles
  • 2015 – 60,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,234 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,234 miles (+16,478)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,234 miles
    Test number
    757605213303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,756 miles (+14,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,756 miles
    Test number
    951204163151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,071 miles (+7,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,071 miles
    Test number
    598325668062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass134,262 miles (+8,651)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,262 miles
    Test number
    332534889281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,611 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,611 miles
    Test number
    788113879978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,077 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,077 miles
    Test number
    215825993129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,986 miles (+5,959)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    590838154869
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,027 miles (+10,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,027 miles
    Test number
    141684633341
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres low on inner side

  9. Pass102,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,207 miles
    Test number
    365205765245
    • AdvisorySuspect tracking is out as tyres worn badly on outer edges

  10. Fail102,207 miles (+8,517)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,207 miles
    Test number
    411090549164
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspect tracking is out as tyres worn badly on outer edges

  11. Pass93,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,690 miles
    Test number
    375543738515
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  12. Fail93,690 miles (+10,908)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,690 miles
    Test number
    456626365218
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  13. Pass82,782 miles (+12,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,782 miles
    Test number
    828043850851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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)

  14. Pass70,178 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    834995418146
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail70,160 miles (+9,765)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,160 miles
    Test number
    612811510782
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass60,395 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,395 miles
    Test number
    547087755004
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T1 BWA

Does T1 BWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 BWA is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 BWA?
The MOT on T1 BWA is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 BWA done?
T1 BWA was recorded at 173,234 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 10,229 miles a year.
Has T1 BWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 BWA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T1 BWA 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 T1 BWA find?
T1 BWA passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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