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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T500 CLTMOT history

T500 CLT is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,524 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 CLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 CLT was last recorded at 132,524 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 15,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,225 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
15,299 miles
Average per year
9,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,524 miles
  • 2024 – 117,225 miles
  • 2023 – 107,037 miles
  • 2022 – 94,757 miles
  • 2021 – 83,104 miles
  • 2020 – 73,285 miles
  • 2019 – 63,105 miles
  • 2018 – 47,790 miles
  • 2017 – 34,642 miles
  • 2016 – 30,385 miles
  • 2015 – 27,735 miles
  • 2014 – 21,273 miles
  • 2013 – 13,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,524 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,524 miles (+15,299)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,524 miles
    Test number
    141783258162
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,225 miles (+10,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,225 miles
    Test number
    953221426190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass107,037 miles (+12,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,037 miles
    Test number
    893525205092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass94,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,757 miles
    Test number
    188528683454
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,757 miles (+11,653)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,757 miles
    Test number
    277201197594
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,104 miles
    Test number
    963844815402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,104 miles (+9,819)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,104 miles
    Test number
    677243696561
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass73,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,285 miles
    Test number
    903949795348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,285 miles (+1,676)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,285 miles
    Test number
    331263127738
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,609 miles (+8,504)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,609 miles
    Test number
    534763697244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,105 miles
    Test number
    706300259804
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rubber trim underneath front bumper damaged

  12. Fail63,104 miles (+15,314)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,104 miles
    Test number
    668460531621
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rubber trim underneath front bumper damaged

  13. Pass47,790 miles (+13,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    664426313885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,642 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,642 miles
    Test number
    526994514243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,385 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,385 miles
    Test number
    144641947457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,735 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,735 miles
    Test number
    445507895102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,273 miles (+7,383)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,273 miles
    Test number
    277339284427
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass13,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    13,890 miles
    Test number
    398278173110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 CLT

Does T500 CLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 CLT is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 CLT?
The MOT on T500 CLT is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 CLT done?
T500 CLT was recorded at 132,524 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 9,638 miles a year.
Has T500 CLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 CLT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 CLT 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 T500 CLT find?
T500 CLT passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded rear both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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