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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T292 NLAMOT history

T292 NLA is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2022
Mileage
168,804 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T292 NLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T292 NLA was last recorded at 168,804 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 3,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,691 miles · 2 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,113 miles
Average per year
4,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 168,804 miles
  • 2020 – 165,691 miles
  • 2019 – 162,160 miles
  • 2018 – 158,754 miles
  • 2017 – 155,272 miles
  • 2016 – 151,951 miles
  • 2015 – 147,834 miles
  • 2014 – 143,576 miles
  • 2013 – 138,096 miles
  • 2012 – 133,946 miles
  • 2011 – 130,485 miles
  • 2010 – 126,209 miles
  • 2009 – 124,890 miles
  • 2008 – 121,130 miles
  • 2007 – 109,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,804 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,804 miles (+3,113)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,804 miles
    Test number
    545786380152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Pass165,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,691 miles
    Test number
    275529233440
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail165,691 miles (+3,531)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,691 miles
    Test number
    685586325361
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass162,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,160 miles
    Test number
    694318824872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail162,160 miles (+3,406)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,160 miles
    Test number
    626095246112
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass158,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,754 miles
    Test number
    222000665412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail158,754 miles (+3,482)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,754 miles
    Test number
    217253071332
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass155,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    155,272 miles
    Test number
    343466167224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,272 miles (+3,321)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,272 miles
    Test number
    561766153297
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  10. Pass151,951 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    151,951 miles
    Test number
    366633180091
    • 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)

  11. Fail151,951 miles (+4,117)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,951 miles
    Test number
    754018794809
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  12. Pass147,834 miles (+4,258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    147,834 miles
    Test number
    795068069480
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

  13. Pass143,576 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    143,576 miles
    Test number
    319210614384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail143,551 miles (+5,455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,551 miles
    Test number
    965027304318
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass138,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    138,096 miles
    Test number
    746835903207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail138,096 miles (+4,150)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,096 miles
    Test number
    109935103249
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass133,946 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    133,946 miles
    Test number
    535429072115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,485 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    130,485 miles
    Test number
    985701351193
    • NoteLOWHAND BRAKE READING RECORDED,BUT HAS PASSED TEST.

  19. Fail130,485 miles (+4,276)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,485 miles
    Test number
    218188241412
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteLOWHAND BRAKE READING RECORDED,BUT HAS PASSED TEST.

  20. Pass126,209 miles (+1,319)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    126,209 miles
    Test number
    961989130017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diffrential leaking

  21. Pass124,890 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    131571349006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail124,825 miles (+3,695)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,825 miles
    Test number
    882598639044
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass121,130 miles (+11,814)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    121,130 miles
    Test number
    703332448044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail109,316 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,316 miles
    Test number
    122719727040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass109,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    109,316 miles
    Test number
    584589127043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T292 NLA

Does T292 NLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T292 NLA expired on 5 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T292 NLA?
The MOT on T292 NLA expired on 5 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T292 NLA done?
T292 NLA was recorded at 168,804 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 4,031 miles a year.
Has T292 NLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T292 NLA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T292 NLA 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 T292 NLA find?
T292 NLA passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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