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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

T3 UBNMOT history

T3 UBN is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 158,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,851 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 UBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 UBN was last recorded at 158,851 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 12,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2022: 121,109 miles, lower than 121,110 miles on 7 Dec 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,419 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,432 miles
Average per year
9,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,851 miles
  • 2024 – 146,419 miles
  • 2023 – 134,604 miles
  • 2022 – 121,109 miles
  • 2021 – 114,043 miles
  • 2020 – 106,327 miles
  • 2019 – 101,380 miles
  • 2018 – 92,996 miles
  • 2017 – 83,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,851 miles
  • 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))

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 covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,851 miles (+12,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,851 miles
    Test number
    339093707151
    • 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))
  2. Pass146,419 miles (+11,815)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,419 miles
    Test number
    298696296843
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arm forward bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass134,604 miles (+13,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,604 miles
    Test number
    213650962787
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass121,109 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    420547207278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,110 miles (+7,067)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,110 miles
    Test number
    989392514358
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  6. Pass114,043 miles (+7,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,043 miles
    Test number
    425653306479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  7. Pass106,327 miles (+4,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,327 miles
    Test number
    922535211772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass101,380 miles (+8,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,380 miles
    Test number
    757034507686
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  9. Pass92,996 miles (+9,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,996 miles
    Test number
    298969669840
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full underneath inspection
  10. Pass83,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,103 miles
    Test number
    737618206277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 UBN

Does T3 UBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 UBN is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 UBN?
The MOT on T3 UBN is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 UBN done?
T3 UBN was recorded at 158,851 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 9,478 miles a year.
Has T3 UBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 UBN has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T3 UBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T3 UBN find?
T3 UBN passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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