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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

T4 LALMOT history

T4 LAL is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 3 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
103,338 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 LAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 LAL was last recorded at 103,338 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 2,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,465 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,873 miles
Average per year
3,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,338 miles
  • 2024 – 100,465 miles
  • 2018 – 98,015 miles
  • 2017 – 93,553 miles
  • 2016 – 89,005 miles
  • 2015 – 84,775 miles
  • 2014 – 77,505 miles
  • 2013 – 73,587 miles
  • 2012 – 67,774 miles
  • 2011 – 63,000 miles
  • 2010 – 58,988 miles
  • 2009 – 55,084 miles
  • 2008 – 51,492 miles
  • 2007 – 48,329 miles
  • 2006 – 43,914 miles
  • 2005 – 36,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,338 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Under cover's fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2005–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,338 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,338 miles
    Test number
    937899425680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,465 miles (+2,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,465 miles
    Test number
    472149927258
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,015 miles (+4,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,015 miles
    Test number
    360309785373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has side wall damage

  4. Pass93,553 miles (+4,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,553 miles
    Test number
    617102353101
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder cover's fitted

  5. Pass89,005 miles (+4,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,005 miles
    Test number
    651231472900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear wishbone ball joint play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder cover's fitted

  6. Pass84,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,775 miles
    Test number
    328440386275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,775 miles (+7,270)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,775 miles
    Test number
    947177090639
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure adjuster broken inside (1.7.3)

  8. Pass77,505 miles (+56)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,505 miles
    Test number
    338705644301
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail77,449 miles (+3,862)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,449 miles
    Test number
    718562644320
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass73,587 miles (+5,813)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,587 miles
    Test number
    435554853385
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass67,774 miles (+4,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,774 miles
    Test number
    926103462362
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass63,000 miles (+4,012)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,000 miles
    Test number
    798223141340
    • NoteFront brake disk's worn

  13. Pass58,988 miles (+3,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,988 miles
    Test number
    761314140364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass55,084 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,084 miles
    Test number
    983999629365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,492 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,492 miles
    Test number
    443297638424
    • 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)

  16. Fail51,488 miles (+3,159)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,488 miles
    Test number
    364576838338
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass48,329 miles (+4,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,329 miles
    Test number
    613733657304
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail43,914 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,914 miles
    Test number
    553209246367
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,914 miles (+7,687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,914 miles
    Test number
    860049046359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,227 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,227 miles
    Test number
    431500855410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,224 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,224 miles
    Test number
    520499145397
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T4 LAL

Does T4 LAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 LAL expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 LAL?
The MOT on T4 LAL expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 LAL done?
T4 LAL was recorded at 103,338 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 3,399 miles a year.
Has T4 LAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 LAL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on T4 LAL 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 T4 LAL find?
T4 LAL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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