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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T500 EERMOT history

T500 EER is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 136,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,868 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 EER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 EER was last recorded at 136,868 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 4,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,550 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,318 miles
Average per year
8,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,868 miles
  • 2025 – 132,550 miles
  • 2024 – 129,678 miles
  • 2023 – 123,518 miles
  • 2022 – 115,550 miles
  • 2021 – 109,297 miles
  • 2019 – 98,398 miles
  • 2018 – 88,477 miles
  • 2017 – 75,009 miles
  • 2016 – 57,860 miles
  • 2015 – 47,554 miles
  • 2014 – 39,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,868 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,868 miles (+4,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,868 miles
    Test number
    655669076578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass132,550 miles (+2,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,550 miles
    Test number
    338129796860
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass129,678 miles (+6,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,678 miles
    Test number
    674815521340
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass123,518 miles (+7,968)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,518 miles
    Test number
    614444569083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,550 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,550 miles
    Test number
    482600874302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,297 miles (+10,899)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    277973299715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,398 miles (+9,921)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,398 miles
    Test number
    564339707307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,477 miles (+13,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,477 miles
    Test number
    760011859843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass75,009 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,009 miles
    Test number
    638581661813
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail75,008 miles (+17,148)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    633768573594
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass57,860 miles (+10,306)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,860 miles
    Test number
    274193806688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,554 miles (+8,002)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,554 miles
    Test number
    475658095182
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  13. Pass39,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,552 miles
    Test number
    568656904289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 EER

Does T500 EER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 EER is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 EER?
The MOT on T500 EER is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 EER done?
T500 EER was recorded at 136,868 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 8,475 miles a year.
Has T500 EER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 EER has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T500 EER 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 EER find?
T500 EER passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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