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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

T25 ESMMOT history

T25 ESM is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 100,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,196 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T25 ESM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T25 ESM was last recorded at 100,196 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,196 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,196 miles
  • 2025 – 86,565 miles
  • 2024 – 79,140 miles
  • 2023 – 68,739 miles
  • 2022 – 62,084 miles
  • 2021 – 52,362 miles
  • 2020 – 45,980 miles
  • 2018 – 35,649 miles
  • 2017 – 26,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,196 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,196 miles
    Test number
    103320696556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,196 miles (+13,631)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,196 miles
    Test number
    567955463653
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,565 miles (+7,425)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    341449932292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,140 miles (+10,401)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    645673387535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,739 miles (+6,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,739 miles
    Test number
    872745124954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass62,084 miles (+9,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,084 miles
    Test number
    165324508493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass52,362 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    508774178722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,980 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    45,980 miles
    Test number
    757356260504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail45,866 miles (+10,217)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,866 miles
    Test number
    293339067439
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass35,649 miles (+9,090)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,649 miles
    Test number
    144226697245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    26,559 miles
    Test number
    147485581272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T25 ESM

Does T25 ESM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T25 ESM is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T25 ESM?
The MOT on T25 ESM is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T25 ESM done?
T25 ESM was recorded at 100,196 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 8,930 miles a year.
Has T25 ESM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T25 ESM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T25 ESM 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 T25 ESM find?
T25 ESM passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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