BMW 520
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc
T3 BEDMOT history
T3 BED is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 24 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 134,683 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,923 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 BED
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 BED was last recorded at 134,683 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 10,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,093 miles · 4 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,590 miles
- Average per year
- 5,923 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,683 miles
- 2025 – 124,093 miles
- 2024 – 116,951 miles
- 2023 – 107,101 miles
- 2022 – 101,593 miles
- 2021 – 97,708 miles
- 2020 – 95,113 miles
- 2019 – 90,761 miles
- 2018 – 87,436 miles
- 2017 – 79,692 miles
- 2016 – 55,412 miles
- 2015 – 33,908 miles
- 2014 – 31,440 miles
- 2013 – 29,845 miles
- 2012 – 28,697 miles
- 2011 – 27,362 miles
- 2010 – 25,311 miles
- 2009 – 24,604 miles
- 2008 – 23,215 miles
- 2007 – 20,822 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,683 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,683 miles (+10,590)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 134,683 miles
- Test number
- 291987728333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,093 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 124,093 miles
- Test number
- 864078839814
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate on dash (7.1.6 (a))
Fail124,093 miles (+7,142)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,093 miles
- Test number
- 496090627447
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate on dash (7.1.6 (a))
Pass116,951 miles (+9,850)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 116,951 miles
- Test number
- 992980894071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,101 miles (+5,508)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 107,101 miles
- Test number
- 533080142912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 101,593 miles
- Test number
- 554842929792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,593 miles (+3,885)2 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,593 miles
- Test number
- 955736644452
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,708 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 97,708 miles
- Test number
- 295003717879
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are getting down to the wear bars on the inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,708 miles (+2,595)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,708 miles
- Test number
- 541103955746
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front tie bar ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are getting down to the wear bars on the inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,113 miles (+4,352)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 95,113 miles
- Test number
- 553509771840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,761 miles (+3,325)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 90,761 miles
- Test number
- 766229229814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,436 miles (+7,744)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 87,436 miles
- Test number
- 840042153140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,692 miles (+24,280)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 79,692 miles
- Test number
- 142061057653
- AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f side light not working
- AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,412 miles (+21,504)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 55,412 miles
- Test number
- 494003136341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass33,908 miles (+2,468)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 33,908 miles
- Test number
- 613588352887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,440 miles (+1,595)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 31,440 miles
- Test number
- 176726254163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,845 miles (+1,148)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 29,845 miles
- Test number
- 177922083142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 28,697 miles
- Test number
- 625527082120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,697 miles (+1,335)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,697 miles
- Test number
- 208447582165
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
Pass27,362 miles (+2,051)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 27,362 miles
- Test number
- 319202781113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,311 miles (+707)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 25,311 miles
- Test number
- 813991960130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,604 miles (+1,389)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 24,604 miles
- Test number
- 743597759145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,215 miles (+2,393)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 23,215 miles
- Test number
- 482111758146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 20,822 miles
- Test number
- 241750867439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 BED
- Does T3 BED currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 BED is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 BED?
- The MOT on T3 BED is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 BED done?
- T3 BED was recorded at 134,683 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 5,923 miles a year.
- Has T3 BED ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 BED has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T3 BED 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 T3 BED find?
- T3 BED passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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