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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T426 LCKMOT history

T426 LCK is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 215,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
215,807 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T426 LCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T426 LCK was last recorded at 215,807 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,769 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
5,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,807 miles
  • 2017 – 215,728 miles
  • 2016 – 209,745 miles
  • 2015 – 205,650 miles
  • 2014 – 196,710 miles
  • 2013 – 184,525 miles
  • 2012 – 172,861 miles
  • 2011 – 158,313 miles
  • 2010 – 146,860 miles
  • 2009 – 134,368 miles
  • 2008 – 123,376 miles
  • 2007 – 113,882 miles
  • 2006 – 103,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,807 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,807 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    215,807 miles
    Test number
    941682914833
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail215,807 miles (+38)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,807 miles
    Test number
    290741832172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut missing from top mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail215,769 miles (+41)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,769 miles
    Test number
    490941318146
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail215,728 miles (+5,983)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,728 miles
    Test number
    280444413136
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush to craddle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass209,745 miles (+4,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    209,745 miles
    Test number
    995828967421
    • 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)

  6. Pass205,650 miles (+8,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    205,650 miles
    Test number
    739795249104
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass196,710 miles (+12,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    196,710 miles
    Test number
    197562184234
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass184,525 miles (+11,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    184,525 miles
    Test number
    517546393290
    • 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)

  9. Pass172,861 miles (+14,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    172,861 miles
    Test number
    188164792226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass158,313 miles (+11,453)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    158,313 miles
    Test number
    368221691273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,860 miles (+12,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    146,860 miles
    Test number
    770144390218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail134,368 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,368 miles
    Test number
    130971159248
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass134,368 miles (+10,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    134,368 miles
    Test number
    374861459281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass123,376 miles (+9,494)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    123,376 miles
    Test number
    330854558485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,882 miles (+10,079)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    113,882 miles
    Test number
    402530537254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    103,803 miles
    Test number
    202491436209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T426 LCK

Does T426 LCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T426 LCK is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T426 LCK?
The MOT on T426 LCK is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T426 LCK done?
T426 LCK was recorded at 215,807 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,711 miles a year.
Has T426 LCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T426 LCK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T426 LCK 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 T426 LCK find?
T426 LCK passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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