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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T29 EESMOT history

T29 EES is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
183,243 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 EES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 EES was last recorded at 183,243 miles on 20 Sept 2026, 9,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,722 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,521 miles
Average per year
9,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,243 miles
  • 2025 – 173,722 miles
  • 2024 – 163,374 miles
  • 2023 – 153,172 miles
  • 2022 – 143,696 miles
  • 2021 – 134,292 miles
  • 2020 – 124,407 miles
  • 2019 – 109,555 miles
  • 2018 – 96,934 miles
  • 2017 – 92,567 miles
  • 2016 – 80,854 miles
  • 2015 – 68,382 miles
  • 2014 – 58,528 miles
  • 2013 – 48,544 miles
  • 2012 – 37,437 miles
  • 2011 – 37,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,243 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,243 miles (+9,521)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    183,243 miles
    Test number
    228590946759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,722 miles (+10,348)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,722 miles
    Test number
    311748825704
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,374 miles (+10,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,374 miles
    Test number
    669019364257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass153,172 miles (+9,476)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,172 miles
    Test number
    308345281204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,696 miles (+9,404)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,696 miles
    Test number
    945019804938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,292 miles (+9,885)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,292 miles
    Test number
    998270581214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,407 miles (+14,852)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,407 miles
    Test number
    947379291009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,555 miles (+12,621)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,555 miles
    Test number
    690691313495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,934 miles
    Test number
    713607342809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    518456192542
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

  11. Pass92,567 miles (+11,713)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,567 miles
    Test number
    568940121826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,854 miles
    Test number
    548893134173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,854 miles (+12,472)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,854 miles
    Test number
    498551166290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

  14. Pass68,382 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    918133025075
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail68,382 miles (+9,854)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    905993625033
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass58,528 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,528 miles
    Test number
    499340654008
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail58,526 miles (+9,982)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,526 miles
    Test number
    537659844083
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass48,544 miles (+11,107)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,544 miles
    Test number
    168612403056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,437 miles (+82)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,437 miles
    Test number
    979627712099
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded due to stood

  20. Pass37,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,355 miles
    Test number
    247872211314
    • 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)

Questions about T29 EES

Does T29 EES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 EES is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 EES?
The MOT on T29 EES is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 EES done?
T29 EES was recorded at 183,243 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2026, an average of 9,813 miles a year.
Has T29 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 EES has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T29 EES 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 T29 EES find?
T29 EES passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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