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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T29 VMLMOT history

T29 VML is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 136,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,074 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 VML
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
7 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 VML was last recorded at 136,074 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 9,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,662 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,412 miles
Average per year
7,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,074 miles
  • 2025 – 126,662 miles
  • 2024 – 118,608 miles
  • 2023 – 111,280 miles
  • 2022 – 103,934 miles
  • 2020 – 96,031 miles
  • 2019 – 90,645 miles
  • 2018 – 78,519 miles
  • 2017 – 67,535 miles
  • 2016 – 59,270 miles
  • 2015 – 52,076 miles
  • 2014 – 49,027 miles
  • 2013 – 45,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,074 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,074 miles (+9,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,074 miles
    Test number
    634865980364
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,662 miles (+8,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,662 miles
    Test number
    846481640746
    • 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))

  3. Pass118,608 miles (+7,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,608 miles
    Test number
    750761462716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,280 miles (+7,346)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,280 miles
    Test number
    696252898700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,934 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,934 miles
    Test number
    316804690427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,031 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    351091189575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,645 miles (+12,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,645 miles
    Test number
    815341644068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    265275407349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,519 miles (+10,984)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    258445402873
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass67,535 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,535 miles
    Test number
    562022717268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,270 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,270 miles
    Test number
    827720349178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,076 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,076 miles
    Test number
    414651637403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,027 miles (+3,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,027 miles
    Test number
    459809324312
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass45,231 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,231 miles
    Test number
    375569463189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T29 VML

Does T29 VML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 VML is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 VML?
The MOT on T29 VML is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 VML done?
T29 VML was recorded at 136,074 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,204 miles a year.
Has T29 VML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 VML has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on T29 VML 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 VML find?
T29 VML passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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