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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T271 AYWMOT history

T271 AYW is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
114,801 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 AYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 AYW was last recorded at 114,801 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 5,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,931 miles · 24 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,870 miles
Average per year
4,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,801 miles
  • 2021 – 108,931 miles
  • 2020 – 104,208 miles
  • 2019 – 99,937 miles
  • 2018 – 96,635 miles
  • 2017 – 92,805 miles
  • 2016 – 87,759 miles
  • 2015 – 83,747 miles
  • 2014 – 79,815 miles
  • 2013 – 74,977 miles
  • 2012 – 72,281 miles
  • 2011 – 69,313 miles
  • 2010 – 64,246 miles
  • 2009 – 60,127 miles
  • 2008 – 55,830 miles
  • 2007 – 51,543 miles
  • 2006 – 46,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,801 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,801 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,801 miles
    Test number
    669457195688
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail114,801 miles (+5,870)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,801 miles
    Test number
    522735044802
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,931 miles (+182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,931 miles
    Test number
    142212356491
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail108,749 miles (+4,541)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,749 miles
    Test number
    231442199757
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,208 miles
    Test number
    569756778910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail104,208 miles (+4,271)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,208 miles
    Test number
    351210857242
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass99,937 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    598463780747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail99,935 miles (+3,300)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,935 miles
    Test number
    591729049222
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass96,635 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,635 miles
    Test number
    384532308642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,805 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,805 miles
    Test number
    472435353226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,759 miles (+4,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    392449409453
    • 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)

  12. Pass83,747 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,747 miles
    Test number
    268100675487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    286947654120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,815 miles (+4,838)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    919317354174
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass74,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,977 miles
    Test number
    245919553478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,977 miles (+2,696)5 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,977 miles
    Test number
    527008053114
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass72,281 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,281 miles
    Test number
    228174372444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,313 miles
    Test number
    548863071172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,313 miles (+5,067)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,313 miles
    Test number
    135052971171
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass64,246 miles (+4,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,246 miles
    Test number
    442533670138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass60,127 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    734904779150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,830 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,830 miles
    Test number
    942055378159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,543 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    974262277143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    314724776184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T271 AYW

Does T271 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T271 AYW expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T271 AYW?
The MOT on T271 AYW expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T271 AYW done?
T271 AYW was recorded at 114,801 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
Has T271 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 AYW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T271 AYW 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 T271 AYW find?
T271 AYW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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