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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T40 RRBMOT history

T40 RRB is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 184,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,414 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 RRB
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
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 RRB was last recorded at 184,414 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
180,909 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,505 miles
Average per year
9,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,414 miles
  • 2025 – 180,909 miles
  • 2023 – 170,654 miles
  • 2022 – 165,547 miles
  • 2021 – 155,940 miles
  • 2020 – 141,333 miles
  • 2019 – 127,241 miles
  • 2018 – 114,280 miles
  • 2017 – 108,226 miles
  • 2016 – 98,845 miles
  • 2015 – 85,861 miles
  • 2014 – 71,883 miles
  • 2013 – 55,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,414 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,414 miles (+3,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,414 miles
    Test number
    344065771885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass180,909 miles (+10,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,909 miles
    Test number
    350952179201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass170,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    170,654 miles
    Test number
    799444529388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail170,654 miles (+5,107)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,654 miles
    Test number
    361532448590
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass165,547 miles (+9,607)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    165,547 miles
    Test number
    161496076082
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass155,940 miles (+14,607)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    155,940 miles
    Test number
    770081480072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,333 miles (+14,092)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    141,333 miles
    Test number
    989588057342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,241 miles (+12,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,241 miles
    Test number
    495531078927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass114,280 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,280 miles
    Test number
    472443571827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,226 miles
    Test number
    647003772958
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge
  11. Fail108,226 miles (+9,381)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,226 miles
    Test number
    163926300642
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge
  12. Pass98,845 miles (+12,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,845 miles
    Test number
    292809856449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut but meets minimum requirements
  13. Pass85,861 miles (+13,978)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    945143335049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,883 miles (+16,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,883 miles
    Test number
    485415254035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,764 miles
    Test number
    896103653096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 RRB

Does T40 RRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 RRB is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 RRB?
The MOT on T40 RRB is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 RRB done?
T40 RRB was recorded at 184,414 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 9,951 miles a year.
Has T40 RRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 RRB has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 RRB 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 T40 RRB find?
T40 RRB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive rear differential.

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