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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T500 MESMOT history

T500 MES is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 190,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
190,851 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 MES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 MES was last recorded at 190,851 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 7,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,617 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,234 miles
Average per year
7,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,851 miles
  • 2025 – 183,617 miles
  • 2024 – 175,744 miles
  • 2023 – 164,099 miles
  • 2022 – 155,633 miles
  • 2021 – 145,672 miles
  • 2019 – 128,091 miles
  • 2018 – 125,040 miles
  • 2016 – 120,032 miles
  • 2015 – 107,002 miles
  • 2014 – 92,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,851 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,851 miles (+7,234)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    190,851 miles
    Test number
    950650523142
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass183,617 miles (+7,873)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    183,617 miles
    Test number
    768227345855
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns + os (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns + os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass175,744 miles (+11,645)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    175,744 miles
    Test number
    688259200424
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass164,099 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,099 miles
    Test number
    243541185353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail164,076 miles (+8,443)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,076 miles
    Test number
    638612530279
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass155,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,633 miles
    Test number
    213112593522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Fail155,633 miles (+9,961)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,633 miles
    Test number
    689656733922
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass145,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,672 miles
    Test number
    644662383154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,672 miles (+17,581)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,672 miles
    Test number
    908937508298
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass128,091 miles (+3,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,091 miles
    Test number
    960890909123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass125,040 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    340144796374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,032 miles
    Test number
    747503272214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,032 miles (+13,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,032 miles
    Test number
    397231835935
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass107,002 miles (+14,479)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    537899855119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,523 miles
    Test number
    479992834180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T500 MES

Does T500 MES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MES is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 MES?
The MOT on T500 MES is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 MES done?
T500 MES was recorded at 190,851 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 7,933 miles a year.
Has T500 MES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 MES has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 MES 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 MES find?
T500 MES passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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