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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T411 RPCMOT history

T411 RPC is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 185,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
185,190 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T411 RPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T411 RPC was last recorded at 185,190 miles on 14 Sept 2024, 6,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2011: 167,444 miles, lower than 196,220 miles on 8 May 2010.

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
178,593 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6,597 miles
Average per year
2,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,190 miles
  • 2023 – 178,593 miles
  • 2014 – 175,133 miles
  • 2013 – 174,791 miles
  • 2012 – 172,005 miles
  • 2011 – 167,444 miles
  • 2010 – 196,220 miles
  • 2009 – 180,987 miles
  • 2008 – 167,013 miles
  • 2007 – 152,613 miles
  • 2006 – 138,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail185,190 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nyloc nut not in contact with thread (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nyloc nut not in contact with thread (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFuel pipe union leaking hoses in front of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBattery warning light on
  • AdvisoryDifferent sized tyres on each axle

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail185,190 miles (+6,597)3 dangerous21 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,190 miles
    Test number
    248582176427
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nyloc nut not in contact with thread (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nyloc nut not in contact with thread (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel pipe union leaking hoses in front of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on
    • AdvisoryDifferent sized tyres on each axle

  2. Pass178,593 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    178,593 miles
    Test number
    779665136217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,133 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    175,133 miles
    Test number
    357693104310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,791 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,791 miles
    Test number
    235905603344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  5. Pass174,791 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    174,791 miles
    Test number
    708575003360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail172,005 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,005 miles
    Test number
    138412542103
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs slightly scored

  7. Pass172,005 miles (+4,561)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    172,005 miles
    Test number
    235842342427
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs slightly scored

  8. Pass167,444 miles (-28,776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    167,444 miles
    Test number
    318051941172
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass196,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    196,220 miles
    Test number
    630198320110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail196,220 miles (+15,233)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,220 miles
    Test number
    422727820178
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on fuelpipes
    • NoteDiscs started to wear
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSlight play on both side front anti roll bar links

  11. Pass180,987 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    180,987 miles
    Test number
    852539229199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail180,308 miles (+13,295)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,308 miles
    Test number
    824881919167
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass167,013 miles9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    167,013 miles
    Test number
    282334118455
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteCondensation in offside headlamp

  14. Fail167,013 miles (+14,400)1 dangerous2 failures11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,013 miles
    Test number
    631263918124
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteCondensation in offside headlamp

  15. Pass152,613 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    152,613 miles
    Test number
    201287017165
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteAirbag light on

  16. Fail152,613 miles (+14,360)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,613 miles
    Test number
    212906517142
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  17. Pass138,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    792272026117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail138,253 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    520088216145
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)

Questions about T411 RPC

Does T411 RPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T411 RPC expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T411 RPC?
The MOT on T411 RPC expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T411 RPC done?
T411 RPC was recorded at 185,190 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2024, an average of 2,553 miles a year.
Has T411 RPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T411 RPC has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T411 RPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T411 RPC find?
T411 RPC failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 21 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nyloc nut not in contact with thread; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nyloc nut not in contact with thread; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 31 more.

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