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BMW 5 Series

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

T20 RTGMOT history

T20 RTG is a green diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
169,080 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 RTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 RTG was last recorded at 169,080 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 7,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,874 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,206 miles
Average per year
8,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,080 miles
  • 2025 – 161,874 miles
  • 2024 – 157,453 miles
  • 2023 – 148,850 miles
  • 2022 – 143,495 miles
  • 2021 – 136,410 miles
  • 2020 – 131,327 miles
  • 2019 – 121,562 miles
  • 2018 – 112,326 miles
  • 2017 – 102,272 miles
  • 2016 – 95,396 miles
  • 2015 – 83,206 miles
  • 2014 – 74,257 miles
  • 2013 – 63,836 miles
  • 2012 – 53,772 miles
  • 2011 – 43,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,080 miles (+7,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    169,080 miles
    Test number
    627742323468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass161,874 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,874 miles
    Test number
    389257656230
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  3. Fail161,874 miles (+4,421)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,874 miles
    Test number
    379730966288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass157,453 miles (+8,603)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,453 miles
    Test number
    289606521768
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass148,850 miles (+5,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    148,850 miles
    Test number
    574560640991
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray top engine floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass143,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    143,495 miles
    Test number
    792751545740
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnjdertray top engine full floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

  7. Fail143,495 miles (+7,085)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,495 miles
    Test number
    994822168885
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnjdertray top engine full floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass136,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,410 miles
    Test number
    403821122935
    • AdvisoryUnder tray floor outer sills and top engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  9. Fail136,407 miles (+5,080)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,407 miles
    Test number
    687929548767
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm tread devoid (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm tread devoid (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray floor outer sills and top engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass131,327 miles (+9,765)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,327 miles
    Test number
    684442234346
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread devoid inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray floor sill and top engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass121,562 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,562 miles
    Test number
    363631881122
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot or joint leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and top engine and full floor and sills cover fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail121,560 miles (+9,234)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,560 miles
    Test number
    696291728790
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot or joint leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and top engine and full floor and sills cover fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass112,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,326 miles
    Test number
    281055897469
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm to 2.5mm inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5mm to 3mm central (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and top engine and floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

  14. Fail112,326 miles (+10,054)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,326 miles
    Test number
    671737842294
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm to 2.5mm inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5mm to 3mm central (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and top engine and floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass102,272 miles (+6,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,272 miles
    Test number
    756974830722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split top boot (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and floor and outer sills and top engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass95,396 miles (+12,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    332663484377
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and floor and top engine and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

  17. Pass83,206 miles (+17)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,206 miles
    Test number
    869947575093
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover over floor and outer sills obscuring some components

  18. Fail83,189 miles (+8,932)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,189 miles
    Test number
    197105375000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover over floor and outer sills obscuring some components

  19. Pass74,257 miles (+227)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,257 miles
    Test number
    479777784073
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover over floor and outer sills obscuring some components

  20. Fail74,030 miles (+10,194)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,030 miles
    Test number
    498467174040
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover over floor and outer sills obscuring some components

  21. Pass63,836 miles (+10,064)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,836 miles
    Test number
    789714873011
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover over full floor and outer sill obscuring some components

  22. Pass53,772 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,772 miles
    Test number
    878082482047
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover over full floor and both outer sills

  23. Fail53,772 miles (+10,035)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,772 miles
    Test number
    858352982035
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover over full floor and both outer sills

  24. Pass43,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,737 miles
    Test number
    686668981095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 RTG

Does T20 RTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 RTG is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 RTG?
The MOT on T20 RTG is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 RTG done?
T20 RTG was recorded at 169,080 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,470 miles a year.
Has T20 RTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 RTG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T20 RTG 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 T20 RTG find?
T20 RTG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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