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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T2 DANMOT history

T2 DAN is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 161,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
161,005 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 DAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 DAN was last recorded at 161,005 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,781 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
12,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,005 miles
  • 2024 – 154,680 miles
  • 2023 – 149,049 miles
  • 2022 – 141,419 miles
  • 2021 – 131,930 miles
  • 2020 – 121,694 miles
  • 2019 – 93,398 miles
  • 2018 – 65,069 miles
  • 2017 – 43,692 miles
  • 2016 – 39,351 miles
  • 2015 – 34,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,005 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,005 miles (+224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,005 miles
    Test number
    358357078327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,781 miles (+6,101)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,781 miles
    Test number
    873901007322
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread. 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,680 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,680 miles
    Test number
    112888314662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,049 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    149,049 miles
    Test number
    983217055338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,419 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,419 miles
    Test number
    952071205649
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail141,396 miles (+9,466)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,396 miles
    Test number
    429526766612
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,930 miles (+10,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,930 miles
    Test number
    837484198169
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,694 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,694 miles
    Test number
    217620062381
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Damage, Outside 'A' Zone - 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering Arm Has Slight Play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering Arm Has Slight Play.

  9. Fail121,694 miles (+28,296)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,694 miles
    Test number
    401967136265
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut In Tread, Cords Visible. 225/55V17R.f. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Damage, Outside 'A' Zone - 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering Arm Has Slight Play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering Arm Has Slight Play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass93,398 miles (+28,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,398 miles
    Test number
    491034397600
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  11. Pass65,069 miles (+21,377)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,069 miles
    Test number
    910556252528
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass43,692 miles (+4,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,692 miles
    Test number
    230826110678
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body shields fitted preventing inspection of some items

  13. Pass39,351 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    939330450464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,705 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,705 miles
    Test number
    426557745171
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass34,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,705 miles
    Test number
    877737345117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 DAN

Does T2 DAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T2 DAN expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T2 DAN?
The MOT on T2 DAN expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T2 DAN done?
T2 DAN was recorded at 161,005 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 12,162 miles a year.
Has T2 DAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 DAN has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T2 DAN 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 T2 DAN find?
T2 DAN passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad sensor wire damaged; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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