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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T28 RNEMOT history

T28 RNE is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 149,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
149,196 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 RNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 RNE was last recorded at 149,196 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 10,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2016: 26,230 miles, lower than 37,139 miles on 25 Apr 2015.

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
138,522 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,674 miles
Average per year
10,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,196 miles
  • 2025 – 138,522 miles
  • 2024 – 129,408 miles
  • 2023 – 116,305 miles
  • 2022 – 104,602 miles
  • 2021 – 88,805 miles
  • 2020 – 73,009 miles
  • 2019 – 61,119 miles
  • 2018 – 47,034 miles
  • 2017 – 37,390 miles
  • 2016 – 26,230 miles
  • 2015 – 37,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,196 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • All tyres have slight sidewall damage.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Secondary control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 -2.0 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear brake pads visually starting to wear low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,196 miles (+10,674)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    149,196 miles
    Test number
    513040026562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Pass138,522 miles (+9,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,522 miles
    Test number
    695052629358
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass129,408 miles (+13,103)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,408 miles
    Test number
    250912278088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,305 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,305 miles
    Test number
    532224804790
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight sidewall damage.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Secondary control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 -2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads visually starting to wear low.
    • AdvisoryRear differential unit supporting bushes starting to perish.
  5. Fail116,304 miles (+11,702)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,304 miles
    Test number
    235055699398
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight sidewall damage.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Secondary control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 -2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads visually starting to wear low.
    • AdvisoryRear differential unit supporting bushes starting to perish.
  6. Pass104,602 miles (+15,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,602 miles
    Test number
    338188417368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass88,805 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,805 miles
    Test number
    344406954010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,413 miles (+15,404)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,413 miles
    Test number
    748837681866
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute N/S and O/S (4.4.4 (a))
  9. Pass73,009 miles (+11,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    432359819831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass61,119 miles (+14,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,119 miles
    Test number
    422614590014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass47,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,034 miles
    Test number
    315908029517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,034 miles (+9,644)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,034 miles
    Test number
    227575241821
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass37,390 miles (+11,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,390 miles
    Test number
    634511176523
    • AdvisoryExhaust emmissions too low for recording
  14. Pass26,230 miles (-10,909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,230 miles
    Test number
    416329475917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,139 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,139 miles
    Test number
    476625215123
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass28,169 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,169 km
    Test number
    527720304231
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T28 RNE

Does T28 RNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 RNE is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T28 RNE?
The MOT on T28 RNE is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 RNE done?
T28 RNE was recorded at 149,196 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 10,436 miles a year.
Has T28 RNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 RNE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T28 RNE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T28 RNE find?
T28 RNE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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