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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T51 UUFMOT history

T51 UUF is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 153,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
153,320 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 UUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T51 UUF was last recorded at 153,320 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,701 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,619 miles
Average per year
3,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,320 miles
  • 2025 – 151,701 miles
  • 2024 – 149,759 miles
  • 2023 – 146,131 miles
  • 2022 – 142,638 miles
  • 2021 – 139,032 miles
  • 2020 – 135,115 miles
  • 2019 – 130,657 miles
  • 2018 – 125,687 miles
  • 2017 – 122,796 miles
  • 2016 – 119,903 miles
  • 2015 – 116,952 miles
  • 2014 – 114,682 miles
  • 2013 – 112,116 miles
  • 2012 – 108,649 miles
  • 2011 – 105,326 miles
  • 2010 – 102,306 miles
  • 2009 – 98,972 miles
  • 2008 – 92,342 miles
  • 2007 – 88,174 miles
  • 2006 – 86,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,320 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

34 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail153,320 miles (+1,619)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,320 miles
    Test number
    759911666068
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  2. Pass151,701 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,701 miles
    Test number
    728200979538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,700 miles (+1,941)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,700 miles
    Test number
    260676179484
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,759 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,759 miles
    Test number
    594485705687
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail149,758 miles (+3,627)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,758 miles
    Test number
    810139641618
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has Cut & Is Cracked Around Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass146,131 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,131 miles
    Test number
    607463699246
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail146,130 miles (+3,492)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,130 miles
    Test number
    886282018386
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,638 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,638 miles
    Test number
    769874761520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,637 miles (+3,605)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,637 miles
    Test number
    841542123545
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass139,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,032 miles
    Test number
    165822967381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,032 miles (+3,917)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,032 miles
    Test number
    221198360705
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

  12. Pass135,115 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,115 miles
    Test number
    944485772659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail135,115 miles (+4,458)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,115 miles
    Test number
    950880570228
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass130,657 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    253614179989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front condensation in head light unit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main ling x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail130,656 miles (+4,969)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,656 miles
    Test number
    852757475536
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front condensation in head light unit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main ling x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass125,687 miles (+2,891)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,687 miles
    Test number
    353402148709
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass122,796 miles (+2,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,796 miles
    Test number
    842184994702
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass119,903 miles (+2,951)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,903 miles
    Test number
    316871899842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  19. Pass116,952 miles (+2,270)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,952 miles
    Test number
    988993644712
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass114,682 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,682 miles
    Test number
    317087184243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  21. Fail114,682 miles (+2,566)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,682 miles
    Test number
    628396784227
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  22. Pass112,116 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    167856493256
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteN/s/f tyre oerished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  23. Fail112,116 miles (+3,467)2 failures2 repaired7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    875362393224
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteN/s/f tyre oerished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  24. Pass108,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,649 miles
    Test number
    337339882231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail108,649 miles (+3,323)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,649 miles
    Test number
    438709082287
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)

  26. Pass105,326 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,326 miles
    Test number
    766867991270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGear box oil leak

  27. Fail105,326 miles (+3,020)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,326 miles
    Test number
    628707291295
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGear box oil leak

  28. Pass102,306 miles (+3,334)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,306 miles
    Test number
    103178090249
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Pass98,972 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    181078549285
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall damage plus cut on face
    • NoteOfside rear tyre worn on inside

  30. Fail98,971 miles (+6,629)1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,971 miles
    Test number
    302136949478
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall damage plus cut on face
    • NoteOfside rear tyre worn on inside

  31. Pass92,342 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    642591348149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass88,174 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    984602347173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail88,171 miles (+1,989)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,171 miles
    Test number
    604761147123
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  34. Pass86,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,182 miles
    Test number
    722455836132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 UUF

Does T51 UUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T51 UUF expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T51 UUF?
The MOT on T51 UUF expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T51 UUF done?
T51 UUF was recorded at 153,320 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
Has T51 UUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 UUF has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T51 UUF 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 T51 UUF find?
T51 UUF failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects: nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 1 more.

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