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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

T253 GANMOT history

T253 GAN is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
117,989 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T253 GAN was last recorded at 117,989 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 10,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,705 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,284 miles
Average per year
4,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,989 miles
  • 2025 – 107,705 miles
  • 2024 – 100,193 miles
  • 2023 – 91,689 miles
  • 2022 – 85,078 miles
  • 2021 – 79,749 miles
  • 2020 – 76,695 miles
  • 2017 – 60,870 miles
  • 2016 – 57,857 miles
  • 2015 – 54,885 miles
  • 2014 – 53,974 miles
  • 2013 – 52,104 miles
  • 2012 – 49,526 miles
  • 2011 – 48,207 miles
  • 2010 – 46,161 miles
  • 2009 – 44,319 miles
  • 2008 – 42,509 miles
  • 2007 – 39,871 miles
  • 2006 – 37,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,989 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play topmost arm (5.3.4 (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 25years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,989 miles (+10,284)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    117,989 miles
    Test number
    356780449451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play topmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,705 miles (+7,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    107,705 miles
    Test number
    144449786076
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,193 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    809890494108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 25years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,191 miles (+533)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,191 miles
    Test number
    913673525377
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 25years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,658 miles (+7,969)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,658 miles
    Test number
    885890355508
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  6. Pass91,689 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,689 miles
    Test number
    435384022294
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

  7. Fail91,689 miles (+6,611)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,689 miles
    Test number
    829679873078
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid repaired broken pipe (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

  8. Pass85,078 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,078 miles
    Test number
    593188838292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,749 miles
    Test number
    547219146465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 95v (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail79,749 miles (+3,054)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,749 miles
    Test number
    156517178896
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 95v (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass76,695 miles (+15,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    76,695 miles
    Test number
    216157091884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass60,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,870 miles
    Test number
    839253566083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,870 miles (+3,013)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,870 miles
    Test number
    580253440584
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass57,857 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,857 miles
    Test number
    737276224842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,885 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,885 miles
    Test number
    405243425069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,974 miles
    Test number
    326591114424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,974 miles (+1,870)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,974 miles
    Test number
    368510314223
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,104 miles (+2,578)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,104 miles
    Test number
    269243243410
    • NoteDeterioration on all four tyre side walls also o/s front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

  19. Pass49,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,526 miles
    Test number
    205933242138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,526 miles (+1,319)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,526 miles
    Test number
    577473042119
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass48,207 miles (+2,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,207 miles
    Test number
    525764941113
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass46,161 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,161 miles
    Test number
    420634740181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,319 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,319 miles
    Test number
    803117649106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,299 miles (+1,790)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,299 miles
    Test number
    530581549194
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  25. Pass42,509 miles (+2,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,509 miles
    Test number
    430464148114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass39,871 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,871 miles
    Test number
    940932147186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,341 miles
    Test number
    923522346198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T253 GAN

Does T253 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T253 GAN is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T253 GAN?
The MOT on T253 GAN is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T253 GAN done?
T253 GAN was recorded at 117,989 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,021 miles a year.
Has T253 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 GAN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T253 GAN 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 T253 GAN find?
T253 GAN passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 2 more.

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