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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

T500 THSMOT history

T500 THS is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 21 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
111,534 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 THS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 THS was last recorded at 111,534 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,534 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,534 miles
  • 2021 – 101,329 miles
  • 2020 – 88,633 miles
  • 2019 – 87,038 miles
  • 2018 – 85,295 miles
  • 2017 – 83,485 miles
  • 2016 – 81,521 miles
  • 2015 – 79,045 miles
  • 2014 – 76,269 miles
  • 2013 – 73,346 miles
  • 2012 – 70,435 miles
  • 2011 – 55,365 miles
  • 2010 – 40,545 miles
  • 2008 – 30,721 miles
  • 2007 – 21,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,534 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Park brake performance low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Service brake performance low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,534 miles
    Test number
    764135600299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,534 miles (+10,205)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,534 miles
    Test number
    881181353860
    • 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))

  3. Pass101,329 miles (+12,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,329 miles
    Test number
    998903525305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass88,633 miles (+1,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,633 miles
    Test number
    792768130919
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has perishing cracks

  5. Pass87,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,038 miles
    Test number
    630515485377
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail87,038 miles (+1,743)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,038 miles
    Test number
    890438760177
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass85,295 miles (+1,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,295 miles
    Test number
    994839482129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass83,485 miles (+1,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,485 miles
    Test number
    450571723060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail

  9. Pass81,521 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    627931331618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance low
    • AdvisoryService brake performance low

  10. Fail81,513 miles (+2,468)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,513 miles
    Test number
    795128629210
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance low
    • AdvisoryService brake performance low

  11. Pass79,045 miles (+2,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,045 miles
    Test number
    909353725085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  12. Pass76,269 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,269 miles
    Test number
    398512424088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,346 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,346 miles
    Test number
    115553623452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,435 miles (+15,070)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,435 miles
    Test number
    745413322009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,365 miles (+14,820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    385804021010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,545 miles (+9,824)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    990177300093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    113048358379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,721 miles (+4,402)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    203027658393
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass26,319 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,319 miles
    Test number
    871008108030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,698 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,698 miles
    Test number
    160852517003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass21,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,698 miles
    Test number
    250002817081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 THS

Does T500 THS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 THS expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 THS?
The MOT on T500 THS expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 THS done?
T500 THS was recorded at 111,534 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 5,643 miles a year.
Has T500 THS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 THS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 THS 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 THS find?
T500 THS passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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