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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T454 ASDMOT history

T454 ASD is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2025
Mileage
70,287 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T454 ASD
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T454 ASD was last recorded at 70,287 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 11,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,266 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11,021 miles
Average per year
1,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,287 miles
  • 2024 – 59,266 miles
  • 2023 – 58,768 miles
  • 2022 – 55,245 miles
  • 2021 – 53,483 miles
  • 2020 – 52,943 miles
  • 2019 – 52,029 miles
  • 2018 – 50,479 miles
  • 2017 – 48,076 miles
  • 2016 – 46,949 miles
  • 2015 – 43,994 miles
  • 2013 – 41,812 miles
  • 2011 – 40,979 miles
  • 2010 – 40,498 miles
  • 2009 – 39,808 miles
  • 2008 – 37,949 miles
  • 2007 – 36,330 miles
  • 2006 – 32,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,287 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Both fuel tank straps corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,287 miles (+11,021)2 dangerous6 major4 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,287 miles
    Test number
    751596073001
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Both fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass59,266 miles (+498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,266 miles
    Test number
    771049212733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,768 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,768 miles
    Test number
    384058871402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail58,766 miles (+3,521)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,766 miles
    Test number
    210166016580
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass55,245 miles (+1,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,245 miles
    Test number
    396907430254
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,483 miles
    Test number
    835209156908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,483 miles (+540)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,483 miles
    Test number
    197253366727
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass52,943 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,943 miles
    Test number
    407703797703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,029 miles (+1,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,029 miles
    Test number
    893041399042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass50,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,479 miles
    Test number
    351027814421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,479 miles (+2,403)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,479 miles
    Test number
    747356648475
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass48,076 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,076 miles
    Test number
    558432700424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,949 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,949 miles
    Test number
    848795265532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,943 miles (+2,949)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,943 miles
    Test number
    431553459900
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking middle (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass43,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    195973115425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail43,994 miles (+2,182)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    329283915008
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass41,812 miles (+833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    269153623065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass40,979 miles (+481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,979 miles
    Test number
    245485531362
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass40,498 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,498 miles
    Test number
    722411620366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,808 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,808 miles
    Test number
    454918809352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,949 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,949 miles
    Test number
    780171288202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,330 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,330 miles
    Test number
    952536257213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,460 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,460 miles
    Test number
    181058346279
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAbs light was on during test but has gone out and stayed out.

Questions about T454 ASD

Does T454 ASD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T454 ASD expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T454 ASD?
The MOT on T454 ASD expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T454 ASD done?
T454 ASD was recorded at 70,287 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,966 miles a year.
Has T454 ASD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T454 ASD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T454 ASD 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 T454 ASD find?
T454 ASD failed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 4 minor defects and 13 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; fuel cap/sealing device missing, and 22 more.

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