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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,171 cc

T206 VAVMOT history

T206 VAV is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 191,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2022
Mileage
191,898 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T206 VAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T206 VAV was last recorded at 191,898 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 6,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2006: 50,555 miles, lower than 73,339 miles on 28 Nov 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
185,232 miles · 19 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
6,666 miles
Average per year
7,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 191,898 miles
  • 2020 – 185,232 miles
  • 2019 – 179,834 miles
  • 2018 – 175,440 miles
  • 2017 – 170,158 miles
  • 2016 – 164,229 miles
  • 2015 – 158,462 miles
  • 2014 – 151,973 miles
  • 2013 – 133,199 miles
  • 2012 – 123,921 miles
  • 2011 – 114,344 miles
  • 2009 – 106,024 miles
  • 2008 – 97,145 miles
  • 2006 – 50,555 miles
  • 2005 – 73,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,898 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    191,898 miles
    Test number
    770518097240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail191,897 miles (+6,665)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,897 miles
    Test number
    386385135213
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass185,232 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    185,232 miles
    Test number
    811923208561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,834 miles (+4,394)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    179,834 miles
    Test number
    680655022424
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles outer body is showing signs of surface corrosion patches

  5. Pass175,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    175,440 miles
    Test number
    608868514383
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes have been changed with rubber fuel hose

  6. Fail175,437 miles (+5,279)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,437 miles
    Test number
    371767417151
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass170,158 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    170,158 miles
    Test number
    319470203074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,229 miles (+5,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    164,229 miles
    Test number
    859951157471
    • AdvisoryWindscreen is chipped but within tollerence

  9. Pass158,462 miles (+6,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    158,462 miles
    Test number
    238254315456
    • NoteFuel lines slightly corroded

  10. Fail151,973 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,973 miles
    Test number
    425044814189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteTransmission fluid leak

  11. Pass151,973 miles (+18,774)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    151,973 miles
    Test number
    895894714166
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteTransmission fluid leak

  12. Pass133,199 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    133,199 miles
    Test number
    868118623108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail133,160 miles (+9,239)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,160 miles
    Test number
    598395813160
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel lines corroded

  14. Pass123,921 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,921 miles
    Test number
    197721132144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteRear axle has oil leak

  15. Fail123,915 miles (+9,571)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,915 miles
    Test number
    885531832120
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteRear axle has oil leak

  16. Pass114,344 miles (+8,320)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    114,344 miles
    Test number
    866214821143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

  17. Pass106,024 miles (+16)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    106,024 miles
    Test number
    673895939306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt buckle casing damaged but buckle still operates correctly

  18. Fail106,008 miles (+8,863)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,008 miles
    Test number
    221730139334
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt buckle casing damaged but buckle still operates correctly

  19. Pass97,145 miles (+2,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    993493448339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass94,898 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    94,898 miles
    Test number
    113961058189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail94,885 miles (+44,330)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,885 miles
    Test number
    143290258149
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass50,555 miles (-22,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,555 miles
    Test number
    953063536374
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  23. Pass73,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    960612935364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T206 VAV

Does T206 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T206 VAV expired on 8 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T206 VAV?
The MOT on T206 VAV expired on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T206 VAV done?
T206 VAV was recorded at 191,898 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 7,414 miles a year.
Has T206 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T206 VAV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T206 VAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T206 VAV find?
T206 VAV passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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