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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

T31 SACMOT history

T31 SAC is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
167,284 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 SAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 SAC was last recorded at 167,284 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,280 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,284 miles
  • 2025 – 158,881 miles
  • 2024 – 146,994 miles
  • 2023 – 136,025 miles
  • 2022 – 132,655 miles
  • 2021 – 128,793 miles
  • 2020 – 124,128 miles
  • 2019 – 117,855 miles
  • 2018 – 111,391 miles
  • 2017 – 101,242 miles
  • 2016 – 91,642 miles
  • 2015 – 82,394 miles
  • 2014 – 72,938 miles
  • 2013 – 61,504 miles
  • 2012 – 53,081 miles
  • 2011 – 45,445 miles
  • 2010 – 37,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,284 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view caused by wiper blade

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn and rubbing on screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,284 miles (+4)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    167,284 miles
    Test number
    280268532532
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail167,280 miles (+8,399)1 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,280 miles
    Test number
    513494082673
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,881 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,881 miles
    Test number
    223807771014
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Fail158,880 miles (+11,886)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,880 miles
    Test number
    436728726700
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass146,994 miles (+392)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,994 miles
    Test number
    566577700898
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view caused by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn and rubbing on screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail146,602 miles (+10,577)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,602 miles
    Test number
    481576063990
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view caused by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn and rubbing on screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass136,025 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,025 miles
    Test number
    714246191010
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail136,025 miles (+3,370)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,025 miles
    Test number
    591053036440
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass132,655 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,655 miles
    Test number
    616760904546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,793 miles (+4,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,793 miles
    Test number
    931114799271
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated & becoming worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass124,128 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,128 miles
    Test number
    452219975347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,855 miles
    Test number
    849635996427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,855 miles (+6,464)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,855 miles
    Test number
    770421303870
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass111,391 miles (+10,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,391 miles
    Test number
    366860206142
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass101,242 miles (+9,600)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,242 miles
    Test number
    877235348586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,642 miles (+9,248)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,642 miles
    Test number
    709712407768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,394 miles (+9,456)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,394 miles
    Test number
    246800135096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    645275224032
    • 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)

  19. Fail72,938 miles (+11,434)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    478155024033
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  20. Pass61,504 miles (+8,423)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,504 miles
    Test number
    388847713058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,081 miles (+7,636)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,081 miles
    Test number
    658614122096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,445 miles (+8,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,445 miles
    Test number
    369395221099
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass37,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,050 miles
    Test number
    971397700083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 SAC

Does T31 SAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 SAC is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 SAC?
The MOT on T31 SAC is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 SAC done?
T31 SAC was recorded at 167,284 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,108 miles a year.
Has T31 SAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 SAC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T31 SAC 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 T31 SAC find?
T31 SAC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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