BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
T3 VVUMOT history
T3 VVU is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 147,786 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 147,786 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,296 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 VVU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 VVU was last recorded at 147,786 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,635 miles · 20 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 151 miles
- Average per year
- 11,296 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,786 miles
- 2025 – 137,582 miles
- 2024 – 130,726 miles
- 2023 – 123,901 miles
- 2022 – 115,902 miles
- 2021 – 105,995 miles
- 2019 – 92,048 miles
- 2018 – 76,266 miles
- 2017 – 43,409 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,786 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Both front discs*
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front lower leading arms, front most bush*
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Outer shoulder cracking*
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Inner sidewall cracking*
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 26 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,786 miles (+151)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 147,786 miles
- Test number
- 586323116063
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail147,635 miles (+10,053)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,635 miles
- Test number
- 963413949446
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working pump working and got fluid (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,582 miles (+6,856)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 137,582 miles
- Test number
- 375506571766
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass130,726 miles (+16)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 130,726 miles
- Test number
- 459362666728
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Both front discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front lower leading arms, front most bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Outer shoulder cracking* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Inner sidewall cracking* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail130,710 miles (+6,809)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,710 miles
- Test number
- 325988206072
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Both front discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front lower leading arms, front most bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Outer shoulder cracking* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Inner sidewall cracking* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass123,901 miles (+7,999)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 123,901 miles
- Test number
- 974021395044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,902 miles (+9,907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 115,902 miles
- Test number
- 344352651706
- AdvisoryRear discs slight pitting
Pass105,995 miles (+13,947)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 105,995 miles
- Test number
- 543809481840
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test
Pass92,048 miles (+15,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,048 miles
- Test number
- 902280031887
- AdvisoryFront tyres feathering outer edge
Pass76,266 miles (+32,857)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 76,266 miles
- Test number
- 309973170766
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing unevenly
Pass43,409 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 43,409 miles
- Test number
- 624728947438
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean to test
- AdvisoryFront Both front tyres on 3mm
Fail43,409 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,409 miles
- Test number
- 637439374473
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean to test
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T3 VVU
- Does T3 VVU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 VVU is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 VVU?
- The MOT on T3 VVU is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 VVU done?
- T3 VVU was recorded at 147,786 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 11,296 miles a year.
- Has T3 VVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 VVU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T3 VVU 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 VVU find?
- T3 VVU passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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