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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T481 JUGMOT history

T481 JUG is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,327 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 JUG
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
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 JUG was last recorded at 106,327 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2007: 71,797 miles, lower than 71,913 miles on 30 Apr 2007.
  • 19 Sept 2016: 95,562 miles, lower than 95,959 miles on 9 Sept 2016.

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
104,856 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,471 miles
Average per year
2,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,327 miles
  • 2025 – 104,856 miles
  • 2024 – 104,432 miles
  • 2023 – 103,503 miles
  • 2022 – 103,087 miles
  • 2021 – 102,004 miles
  • 2020 – 100,598 miles
  • 2019 – 99,231 miles
  • 2018 – 97,825 miles
  • 2017 – 96,948 miles
  • 2016 – 95,562 miles
  • 2015 – 95,242 miles
  • 2014 – 94,213 miles
  • 2013 – 92,665 miles
  • 2012 – 89,757 miles
  • 2011 – 88,102 miles
  • 2010 – 84,909 miles
  • 2009 – 81,859 miles
  • 2008 – 77,771 miles
  • 2007 – 71,797 miles
  • 2006 – 63,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,327 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Slight corrosion to strut insert close to top mount O/s front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,327 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,327 miles
    Test number
    375616028857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,856 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,856 miles
    Test number
    206255616818
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to strut insert close to top mount O/s front

  3. Fail104,853 miles (+421)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,853 miles
    Test number
    808720506907
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil dripping onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to strut insert close to top mount O/s front

  4. Pass104,432 miles (+929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,432 miles
    Test number
    124412716646
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam pattern just within limits
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,503 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,503 miles
    Test number
    310790156905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,500 miles (+5)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,500 miles
    Test number
    654084628012
    • DangerousNearside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FUEL PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure INNER BULB HOLDER (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail103,495 miles (+408)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,495 miles
    Test number
    965055076159
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass103,087 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,087 miles
    Test number
    336147425801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,004 miles (+1,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,004 miles
    Test number
    536634442917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass100,598 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,598 miles
    Test number
    824831876614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,231 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,231 miles
    Test number
    522408336834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,825 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,825 miles
    Test number
    285619812002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,948 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,948 miles
    Test number
    564979315773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,562 miles (-397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,562 miles
    Test number
    465325595761
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail95,959 miles (+717)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,959 miles
    Test number
    456475317464
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass95,242 miles (+1,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,242 miles
    Test number
    500110078943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass94,213 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,213 miles
    Test number
    958081454231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,665 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,665 miles
    Test number
    595865553290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass92,665 miles (+2,908)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,665 miles
    Test number
    655125653275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Pass89,757 miles (+1,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,757 miles
    Test number
    937167272192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass88,102 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,102 miles
    Test number
    695031671192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  22. Fail88,101 miles (+3,192)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,101 miles
    Test number
    806116461144
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  23. Pass84,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    813108650198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail84,909 miles (+3,050)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    801918350120
    • FailureNearside 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)

  25. Pass81,859 miles (+4,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,859 miles
    Test number
    803289949107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass77,771 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,771 miles
    Test number
    563291928199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,797 miles (-116)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,797 miles
    Test number
    282404327404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,913 miles (+8,803)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,913 miles
    Test number
    740010227137
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass63,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    63,110 miles
    Test number
    780397716019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T481 JUG

Does T481 JUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 JUG is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T481 JUG?
The MOT on T481 JUG is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 JUG done?
T481 JUG was recorded at 106,327 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,088 miles a year.
Has T481 JUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 JUG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T481 JUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T481 JUG find?
T481 JUG passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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