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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T28 SWEMOT history

T28 SWE is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 107,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
107,720 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 SWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 SWE was last recorded at 107,720 miles on 5 May 2026, 340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,380 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
340 miles
Average per year
5,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,720 miles
  • 2025 – 107,380 miles
  • 2024 – 107,076 miles
  • 2023 – 106,170 miles
  • 2022 – 104,641 miles
  • 2021 – 102,733 miles
  • 2020 – 101,685 miles
  • 2019 – 95,916 miles
  • 2018 – 91,185 miles
  • 2017 – 80,336 miles
  • 2016 – 67,279 miles
  • 2015 – 46,436 miles
  • 2014 – 35,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,720 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,720 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    107,720 miles
    Test number
    540600690507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,380 miles
    Test number
    687101370913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail107,380 miles (+304)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,380 miles
    Test number
    808494284614
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass107,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    611871621227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail107,076 miles (+906)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    974653980533
    • MajorObligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass106,170 miles (+1,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,170 miles
    Test number
    816085034593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass104,641 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,641 miles
    Test number
    442018520451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail104,641 miles (+1,908)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,641 miles
    Test number
    203980929019
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass102,733 miles (+1,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    436418253710
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/undertrays fitted
  10. Pass101,685 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,685 miles
    Test number
    294642702365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,916 miles (+4,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,916 miles
    Test number
    176271098698
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor....starting to split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Pass91,185 miles (+10,849)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    362255674886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,336 miles (+13,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,336 miles
    Test number
    454652959887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn splitting
  14. Pass67,279 miles (+20,843)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,279 miles
    Test number
    308238817550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,436 miles (+10,975)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,436 miles
    Test number
    945985745066
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass35,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,461 miles
    Test number
    987645654062
    • 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)

Questions about T28 SWE

Does T28 SWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 SWE is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T28 SWE?
The MOT on T28 SWE is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 SWE done?
T28 SWE was recorded at 107,720 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,927 miles a year.
Has T28 SWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 SWE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T28 SWE 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 T28 SWE find?
T28 SWE passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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