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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T23 TUBMOT history

T23 TUB is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 144,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2026
Mileage
144,416 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 TUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 TUB was last recorded at 144,416 miles on 2 May 2025, 28,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2015: 30,676 miles, lower than 37,928 miles on 17 Mar 2015.

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
116,371 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
28,045 miles
Average per year
11,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,416 miles
  • 2024 – 116,371 miles
  • 2023 – 99,154 miles
  • 2022 – 84,271 miles
  • 2021 – 77,520 miles
  • 2020 – 77,145 miles
  • 2018 – 57,765 miles
  • 2017 – 48,569 miles
  • 2016 – 39,495 miles
  • 2015 – 30,676 miles
  • 2014 – 21,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,416 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,416 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,416 miles
    Test number
    228855370275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,415 miles (+28,044)2 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,415 miles
    Test number
    578402556693
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,371 miles (+17,217)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,371 miles
    Test number
    858842305067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,154 miles (+14,883)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,154 miles
    Test number
    535039938580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,271 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,271 miles
    Test number
    691211899062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    383944974737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail77,520 miles (+375)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    978217742867
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass77,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,145 miles
    Test number
    436252565569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail77,145 miles (+19,380)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,145 miles
    Test number
    159979295787
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass57,765 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,765 miles
    Test number
    509127340027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,569 miles (+9,074)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,569 miles
    Test number
    165877572158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,495 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,495 miles
    Test number
    807922398512
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Fail39,494 miles (+8,818)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,494 miles
    Test number
    275405214862
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass30,676 miles (-7,252)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,676 miles
    Test number
    737608926729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,928 miles (+16,599)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,928 miles
    Test number
    157466575484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,329 miles
    Test number
    498667174073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 TUB

Does T23 TUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 TUB expired on 3 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 TUB?
The MOT on T23 TUB expired on 3 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 TUB done?
T23 TUB was recorded at 144,416 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 11,065 miles a year.
Has T23 TUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 TUB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T23 TUB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T23 TUB find?
T23 TUB passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front nail in tyre; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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