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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T31 SCWMOT history

T31 SCW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
190,797 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 SCW
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
29 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 SCW was last recorded at 190,797 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 10,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,023 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,774 miles
Average per year
11,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,797 miles
  • 2025 – 180,023 miles
  • 2024 – 170,329 miles
  • 2023 – 158,891 miles
  • 2022 – 153,645 miles
  • 2021 – 141,358 miles
  • 2020 – 132,092 miles
  • 2019 – 120,591 miles
  • 2018 – 110,797 miles
  • 2017 – 98,049 miles
  • 2016 – 87,273 miles
  • 2015 – 76,917 miles
  • 2014 – 64,908 miles
  • 2013 – 47,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,797 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine cover and under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,797 miles (+10,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    190,797 miles
    Test number
    266666923385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass180,023 miles (+9,694)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,023 miles
    Test number
    247442229011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,329 miles (+11,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    170,329 miles
    Test number
    119420465781
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,891 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,891 miles
    Test number
    342216109503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    153,645 miles
    Test number
    556673530107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail153,645 miles (+12,287)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,645 miles
    Test number
    396355130351
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass141,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,358 miles
    Test number
    618704350352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper is damaged

  8. Fail141,355 miles (+9,263)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,355 miles
    Test number
    322458388586
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper is damaged

  9. Pass132,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    132,092 miles
    Test number
    487533034825
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail132,092 miles (+11,501)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,092 miles
    Test number
    320041281168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass120,591 miles (+9,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,591 miles
    Test number
    806715371747
    • 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))

  12. Pass110,797 miles (+12,748)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,797 miles
    Test number
    449773307208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    896529569089
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  14. Fail98,049 miles (+10,776)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    585216904477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  15. Pass87,273 miles (+10,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,273 miles
    Test number
    866702644715
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  16. Pass76,917 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,917 miles
    Test number
    288977075100
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail76,917 miles (+12,009)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,917 miles
    Test number
    807437175136
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail64,908 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,908 miles
    Test number
    786237974120
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass64,908 miles (+17,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,908 miles
    Test number
    915807674111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass47,715 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,715 miles
    Test number
    508006383104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,671 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,671 miles
    Test number
    207489573425
    • 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)

Questions about T31 SCW

Does T31 SCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 SCW is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 SCW?
The MOT on T31 SCW is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 SCW done?
T31 SCW was recorded at 190,797 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 11,355 miles a year.
Has T31 SCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 SCW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T31 SCW 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 SCW find?
T31 SCW passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear suspension bellows damaged but not to excess; oil leak, but not excessive.

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