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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T26 SUAMOT history

T26 SUA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
162,421 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 SUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 SUA was last recorded at 162,421 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 5,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,477 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,944 miles
Average per year
7,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,421 miles
  • 2025 – 156,477 miles
  • 2024 – 149,670 miles
  • 2023 – 142,517 miles
  • 2022 – 139,196 miles
  • 2021 – 132,409 miles
  • 2020 – 127,064 miles
  • 2019 – 120,745 miles
  • 2018 – 116,422 miles
  • 2017 – 109,075 miles
  • 2016 – 101,256 miles
  • 2015 – 88,605 miles
  • 2014 – 79,234 miles
  • 2013 – 71,299 miles
  • 2012 – 65,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,421 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,421 miles (+5,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    162,421 miles
    Test number
    554293221605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass156,477 miles (+6,807)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,477 miles
    Test number
    424485005444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,670 miles
    Test number
    616615929650
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail149,670 miles (+7,153)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,670 miles
    Test number
    243860825460
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,517 miles (+3,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,517 miles
    Test number
    981328483390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,196 miles (+6,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,196 miles
    Test number
    431591670781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,409 miles (+5,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,409 miles
    Test number
    247572673302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorating

  8. Pass127,064 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,064 miles
    Test number
    476264297689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,194 miles (+5,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,194 miles
    Test number
    695778668363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,745 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,745 miles
    Test number
    247424877339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,422 miles (+7,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,422 miles
    Test number
    764781687743
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring testable items

  12. Pass109,075 miles (+7,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,075 miles
    Test number
    647206047185
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass101,256 miles (+12,651)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,256 miles
    Test number
    398359969678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,605 miles (+9,371)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    899954945059
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Fail79,234 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,234 miles
    Test number
    196910854014
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass79,234 miles (+7,935)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,234 miles
    Test number
    366760454009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,299 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    247103373053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,491 miles
    Test number
    456803892100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 SUA

Does T26 SUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 SUA is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 SUA?
The MOT on T26 SUA is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 SUA done?
T26 SUA was recorded at 162,421 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,134 miles a year.
Has T26 SUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 SUA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T26 SUA 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 T26 SUA find?
T26 SUA passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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