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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T263 SPLMOT history

T263 SPL is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,912 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T263 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T263 SPL was last recorded at 135,912 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2020: 131,245 miles, lower than 131,246 miles on 25 Nov 2020.

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
135,018 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
894 miles
Average per year
2,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,912 miles
  • 2024 – 135,018 miles
  • 2023 – 133,891 miles
  • 2022 – 133,003 miles
  • 2021 – 132,238 miles
  • 2020 – 131,245 miles
  • 2019 – 130,633 miles
  • 2018 – 128,710 miles
  • 2017 – 127,133 miles
  • 2016 – 125,407 miles
  • 2015 – 123,978 miles
  • 2014 – 122,148 miles
  • 2013 – 120,076 miles
  • 2012 – 119,052 miles
  • 2011 – 117,988 miles
  • 2010 – 115,736 miles
  • 2009 – 110,602 miles
  • 2008 – 104,993 miles
  • 2007 – 100,849 miles
  • 2006 – 95,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,912 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,912 miles (+894)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,912 miles
    Test number
    949690068346
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,018 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,018 miles
    Test number
    969575003134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail135,018 miles (+1,127)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,018 miles
    Test number
    866072543531
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,891 miles (+888)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,891 miles
    Test number
    988628689220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,003 miles (+765)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,003 miles
    Test number
    342803407809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,238 miles (+993)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,238 miles
    Test number
    977353709426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,245 miles (-1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,245 miles
    Test number
    274628000009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail131,246 miles (+613)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,246 miles
    Test number
    958674826788
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (by fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,633 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,633 miles
    Test number
    102396805891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,799 miles (+1,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2020
    Odometer
    129,799 miles
    Test number
    609050499839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,710 miles (+1,577)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,710 miles
    Test number
    478423425133
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  12. Pass127,133 miles (+1,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,133 miles
    Test number
    886143708151
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil light flickering on but level ok

  13. Pass125,407 miles (+1,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,407 miles
    Test number
    731077672080
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from cambox/headgasket area

  14. Pass123,978 miles (+1,830)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    123,978 miles
    Test number
    477310395058
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront wiperblades worn
    • NoteNearside rear light lens damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • NoteSlight play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

  15. Pass122,148 miles (+2,072)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    376593254093
    • NoteN/s wiper blade
    • NoteO/s wiper blade
    • NotePlay in o/s steering rack
    • NoteRear anti roll bar link arms worn

  16. Pass120,076 miles (+1,024)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    120,076 miles
    Test number
    448850933091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil pressure warning light on
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  17. Pass119,052 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    119,052 miles
    Test number
    178531462012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box heat shield insecure

  18. Fail119,052 miles (+1,064)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,052 miles
    Test number
    117771562443
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteRear exhaust box heat shield insecure

  19. Pass117,988 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    117,988 miles
    Test number
    537834171135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,736 miles (+5,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    115,736 miles
    Test number
    312005970157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass110,602 miles (+5,609)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    110,602 miles
    Test number
    652203879196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCondensor fan not working

  22. Pass104,993 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    104,993 miles
    Test number
    731971568144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,849 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    100,849 miles
    Test number
    603313877174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,465 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    95,465 miles
    Test number
    620234876150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T263 SPL

Does T263 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T263 SPL is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T263 SPL?
The MOT on T263 SPL is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T263 SPL done?
T263 SPL was recorded at 135,912 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,078 miles a year.
Has T263 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T263 SPL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T263 SPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T263 SPL find?
T263 SPL passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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