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BMW 520

Brown · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T25 JTAMOT history

T25 JTA is a brown diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,888 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T25 JTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T25 JTA was last recorded at 96,888 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,739 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
149 miles
Average per year
2,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,888 miles
  • 2025 – 94,986 miles
  • 2024 – 92,264 miles
  • 2023 – 89,618 miles
  • 2022 – 87,943 miles
  • 2021 – 84,179 miles
  • 2020 – 82,924 miles
  • 2019 – 80,205 miles
  • 2018 – 77,473 miles
  • 2017 – 74,964 miles
  • 2016 – 70,290 miles
  • 2014 – 66,761 miles
  • 2013 – 61,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,888 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall severe (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,888 miles (+149)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,888 miles
    Test number
    983159118841
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall severe (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail96,739 miles (+1,753)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,739 miles
    Test number
    916953743771
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall severe (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,986 miles (+2,722)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,986 miles
    Test number
    594460462059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass92,264 miles (+2,646)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    282108116623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,618 miles (+1,675)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,618 miles
    Test number
    763570094137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,943 miles
    Test number
    430550194821
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail87,943 miles (+3,764)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,943 miles
    Test number
    738975586952
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,179 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    472239916290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,924 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    404330131579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,877 miles (+2,672)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,877 miles
    Test number
    441288472662
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,205 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,205 miles
    Test number
    600942877751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,473 miles
    Test number
    242337578773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail77,473 miles (+2,509)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,473 miles
    Test number
    762288144743
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass74,964 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    249642648861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,290 miles (+3,529)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,290 miles
    Test number
    805429088408
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

  16. Pass66,761 miles (+5,050)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,761 miles
    Test number
    626359204311
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Pass61,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,711 miles
    Test number
    318571383285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T25 JTA

Does T25 JTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T25 JTA is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T25 JTA?
The MOT on T25 JTA is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T25 JTA done?
T25 JTA was recorded at 96,888 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,836 miles a year.
Has T25 JTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T25 JTA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T25 JTA 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 JTA find?
T25 JTA passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall severe, and 5 more.

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