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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T308 CVJMOT history

T308 CVJ is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2023
Mileage
132,488 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T308 CVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T308 CVJ was last recorded at 132,488 miles on 15 Dec 2022, 1,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,752 miles · 12 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,736 miles
Average per year
2,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,488 miles
  • 2021 – 130,752 miles
  • 2020 – 128,256 miles
  • 2019 – 126,148 miles
  • 2018 – 123,281 miles
  • 2017 – 121,719 miles
  • 2016 – 118,591 miles
  • 2015 – 117,298 miles
  • 2014 – 114,100 miles
  • 2013 – 111,814 miles
  • 2012 – 109,492 miles
  • 2010 – 107,245 miles
  • 2009 – 105,843 miles
  • 2008 – 101,461 miles
  • 2007 – 94,427 miles
  • 2006 – 92,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Metal fuel pipes very corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • There is another dash light also on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,488 miles
    Test number
    408505503150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,488 miles (+1,736)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,488 miles
    Test number
    599407795250
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass130,752 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,752 miles
    Test number
    747807477904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,256 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,256 miles
    Test number
    840448903190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,148 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,148 miles
    Test number
    955348967284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,137 miles (+2,856)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,137 miles
    Test number
    999814837053
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass123,281 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,281 miles
    Test number
    274911181507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,279 miles (+1,560)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,279 miles
    Test number
    325940528107
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side seal by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush piston worn excessive play (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side seal by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass121,719 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,719 miles
    Test number
    886198648444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail121,719 miles (+3,128)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,719 miles
    Test number
    916554257611
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass118,591 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,591 miles
    Test number
    241073209998
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipes very corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryThere is another dash light also on

  12. Fail118,581 miles (+1,283)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,581 miles
    Test number
    458488734159
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipes very corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryThere is another dash light also on

  13. Pass117,298 miles (+3,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,298 miles
    Test number
    943490408935
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass114,100 miles (+2,286)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    216458284200
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear fuel pipes corroded

  15. Pass111,814 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,814 miles
    Test number
    206845713493
    • NoteCreak when front brakes applied (service brake).
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipe quite corroded, as is the front to rear metal fuel pipe.
    • NotePlay in both rear anti-roll bar links, especially n/s one.

  16. Fail111,814 miles (+2,322)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,814 miles
    Test number
    365673513137
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCreak when front brakes applied (service brake).
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipe quite corroded, as is the front to rear metal fuel pipe.
    • NoteHeadlamp aims were out, especially o/s. I have set these correctly.
    • NotePlay in both rear anti-roll bar links, especially n/s one.

  17. Pass109,492 miles (+2,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,492 miles
    Test number
    249104922191
    • NoteNearside rear back up position lamp not working.

  18. Pass107,245 miles (+1,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    107,245 miles
    Test number
    454327040359
    • NoteThere is slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

  19. Pass105,843 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    105,843 miles
    Test number
    741183859381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,461 miles (+7,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    101,461 miles
    Test number
    884265148231
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass94,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    222631647241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,427 miles (+1,794)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    714116637262
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass92,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    92,633 miles
    Test number
    913585606218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T308 CVJ

Does T308 CVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T308 CVJ expired on 14 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T308 CVJ?
The MOT on T308 CVJ expired on 14 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T308 CVJ done?
T308 CVJ was recorded at 132,488 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2022, an average of 2,431 miles a year.
Has T308 CVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T308 CVJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T308 CVJ 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 T308 CVJ find?
T308 CVJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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