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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T26 TMEMOT history

T26 TME is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
112,287 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 TME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 TME was last recorded at 112,287 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,287 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,287 miles
  • 2024 – 108,399 miles
  • 2023 – 104,706 miles
  • 2022 – 101,027 miles
  • 2021 – 96,378 miles
  • 2020 – 91,176 miles
  • 2019 – 84,796 miles
  • 2018 – 79,228 miles
  • 2017 – 73,197 miles
  • 2016 – 65,819 miles
  • 2015 – 58,489 miles
  • 2014 – 51,022 miles
  • 2013 – 40,823 miles
  • 2012 – 32,589 miles
  • 2011 – 26,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,287 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,287 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    112,287 miles
    Test number
    827074427630
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Fail112,287 miles (+3,888)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,287 miles
    Test number
    119137886565
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass108,399 miles (+3,693)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,399 miles
    Test number
    174058584581
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass104,706 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,706 miles
    Test number
    646940431528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,027 miles (+4,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    668641659317
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass96,378 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,378 miles
    Test number
    272043496175
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail96,378 miles (+5,202)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,378 miles
    Test number
    487736396894
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass91,176 miles (+6,380)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,176 miles
    Test number
    796006257354
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass84,796 miles (+5,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,796 miles
    Test number
    503649439124
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass79,228 miles (+6,031)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,228 miles
    Test number
    562600342190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,197 miles (+7,378)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,197 miles
    Test number
    181809025675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,819 miles (+7,330)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,819 miles
    Test number
    510883532771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,489 miles
    Test number
    219399845475
    • 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)
  14. Fail58,489 miles (+7,467)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,489 miles
    Test number
    497482345127
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  15. Pass51,022 miles (+10,199)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,022 miles
    Test number
    889457744185
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass40,823 miles (+8,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,823 miles
    Test number
    769612443174
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped
  17. Pass32,589 miles (+6,415)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,589 miles
    Test number
    786473752133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass26,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,174 miles
    Test number
    686303651143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 TME

Does T26 TME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 TME is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T26 TME?
The MOT on T26 TME is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 TME done?
T26 TME was recorded at 112,287 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,959 miles a year.
Has T26 TME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 TME has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T26 TME 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 TME find?
T26 TME passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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