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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T27 TRVMOT history

T27 TRV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Nov 2010. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
119,727 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 TRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 TRV was last recorded at 119,727 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2018: 79,569 miles, lower than 130,535 miles on 9 Feb 2017.

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
119,725 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,727 miles
  • 2024 – 109,052 miles
  • 2023 – 104,254 miles
  • 2022 – 97,642 miles
  • 2021 – 91,546 miles
  • 2020 – 85,198 miles
  • 2019 – 81,486 miles
  • 2018 – 79,569 miles
  • 2017 – 130,535 miles
  • 2016 – 95,482 miles
  • 2015 – 60,764 miles
  • 2014 – 58,931 miles
  • 2013 – 47,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,727 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Osr axle oil seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,727 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,727 miles
    Test number
    516966197116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,725 miles (+10,673)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,725 miles
    Test number
    452951629843
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass109,052 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,052 miles
    Test number
    913809296843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,254 miles (+6,612)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,254 miles
    Test number
    782630011842
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,642 miles (+6,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,642 miles
    Test number
    314024715546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass91,546 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,546 miles
    Test number
    621323833014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,198 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,198 miles
    Test number
    536934727316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,486 miles (+1,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    404361284875
    • AdvisoryWasher jets frozen
  9. Pass79,569 miles (-50,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,569 miles
    Test number
    133659773280
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass130,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,535 miles
    Test number
    358246427221
    • AdvisoryOsr axle oil seal leaking
  11. Fail130,535 miles (+35,053)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,535 miles
    Test number
    354866622910
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn on inner shoulder very close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOsr axle oil seal leaking
  12. Pass95,482 miles (+34,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,482 miles
    Test number
    515891537837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,764 miles (+1,833)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,764 miles
    Test number
    176557745049
    • NoteEmission test carried out readings too low to register
    • NotePlastic covers all under vehicle
  14. Pass58,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,931 miles
    Test number
    128839924354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,931 miles (+11,775)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,931 miles
    Test number
    419555924448
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass47,156 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,156 miles
    Test number
    477762313413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,155 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    549020613314
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about T27 TRV

Does T27 TRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T27 TRV expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T27 TRV?
The MOT on T27 TRV expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T27 TRV done?
T27 TRV was recorded at 119,727 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 6,389 miles a year.
Has T27 TRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 TRV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T27 TRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T27 TRV find?
T27 TRV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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