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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

T21 CNNMOT history

T21 CNN is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 222,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
222,882 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 CNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 CNN was last recorded at 222,882 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,881 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,882 miles
  • 2024 – 219,322 miles
  • 2023 – 208,676 miles
  • 2022 – 199,748 miles
  • 2021 – 186,982 miles
  • 2020 – 174,698 miles
  • 2019 – 161,042 miles
  • 2018 – 150,815 miles
  • 2017 – 144,558 miles
  • 2016 – 139,223 miles
  • 2015 – 132,376 miles
  • 2014 – 125,971 miles
  • 2013 – 121,131 miles
  • 2012 – 104,763 miles
  • 2011 – 90,818 miles
  • 2010 – 76,919 miles
  • 2009 – 59,996 miles
  • 2008 – 44,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,882 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,882 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    222,882 miles
    Test number
    345270669459
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail222,881 miles (+3,559)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,881 miles
    Test number
    602045156362
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass219,322 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    219,322 miles
    Test number
    392147122872
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail219,318 miles (+10,642)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,318 miles
    Test number
    425783153392
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass208,676 miles (+8,928)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    208,676 miles
    Test number
    646646285489
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass199,748 miles (+12,766)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    199,748 miles
    Test number
    931067862558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass186,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    186,982 miles
    Test number
    102073027110
    • 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))

  8. Fail186,982 miles (+12,284)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,982 miles
    Test number
    341007237393
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass174,698 miles (+13,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    174,698 miles
    Test number
    621101321782
    • 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))

  10. Pass161,042 miles (+10,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,042 miles
    Test number
    945965282932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  11. Pass150,815 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,815 miles
    Test number
    210759316965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail150,814 miles (+6,256)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,814 miles
    Test number
    175981980840
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass144,558 miles (+5,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,558 miles
    Test number
    985876049819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  14. Pass139,223 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,223 miles
    Test number
    423455963553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge"s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Fail139,221 miles (+6,845)11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,221 miles
    Test number
    321214286968
    • FailureFront Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge"s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass132,376 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    132,376 miles
    Test number
    490458064963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,971 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,971 miles
    Test number
    326890884204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,131 miles (+16,368)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,131 miles
    Test number
    967915123348
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass104,763 miles (+13,945)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,763 miles
    Test number
    949121192279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,818 miles (+13,899)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,818 miles
    Test number
    349753591219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,919 miles (+16,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,919 miles
    Test number
    263558400399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,996 miles (+15,412)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,996 miles
    Test number
    840802199258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass44,584 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,584 miles
    Test number
    380527468298
    • NoteNo emission record due to reading is zero

Questions about T21 CNN

Does T21 CNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 CNN is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T21 CNN?
The MOT on T21 CNN is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 CNN done?
T21 CNN was recorded at 222,882 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 10,353 miles a year.
Has T21 CNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 CNN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 CNN 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 T21 CNN find?
T21 CNN passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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