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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T522 MLDMOT history

T522 MLD is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
160,707 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T522 MLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T522 MLD was last recorded at 160,707 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 1,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,590 miles · 16 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,117 miles
Average per year
3,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,707 miles
  • 2022 – 159,590 miles
  • 2021 – 159,458 miles
  • 2020 – 159,194 miles
  • 2019 – 157,838 miles
  • 2018 – 156,641 miles
  • 2017 – 154,746 miles
  • 2016 – 151,733 miles
  • 2015 – 148,985 miles
  • 2014 – 145,574 miles
  • 2013 – 141,900 miles
  • 2012 – 138,010 miles
  • 2011 – 134,404 miles
  • 2010 – 130,456 miles
  • 2009 – 126,239 miles
  • 2008 – 119,574 miles
  • 2007 – 110,453 miles
  • 2006 – 102,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,707 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,707 miles (+1,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,707 miles
    Test number
    737600577680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass159,590 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,590 miles
    Test number
    664630174386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail159,588 miles (+130)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,588 miles
    Test number
    601203138914
    • MajorEmissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass159,458 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    159,458 miles
    Test number
    422671968618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,194 miles (+1,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    159,194 miles
    Test number
    289773936604
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass157,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,838 miles
    Test number
    920022911493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,836 miles (+1,195)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,836 miles
    Test number
    146309068898
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass156,641 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,641 miles
    Test number
    276896317869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail156,639 miles (+1,893)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,639 miles
    Test number
    641794410110
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass154,746 miles (+3,013)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,746 miles
    Test number
    486150690977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass151,733 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    151,733 miles
    Test number
    904655494798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail151,701 miles (+2,716)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,701 miles
    Test number
    588224274059
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass148,985 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,985 miles
    Test number
    428915705191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,574 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    145,574 miles
    Test number
    149647004100
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished

  15. Fail145,574 miles (+3,674)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,574 miles
    Test number
    466814404175
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished

  16. Pass141,900 miles (+3,890)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    141,900 miles
    Test number
    826976583026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAll tyres are perished

  17. Pass138,010 miles (+3,606)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    138,010 miles
    Test number
    738480312156
    • NoteFront brake pads are getting thin
    • NoteSlight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

  18. Pass134,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    134,404 miles
    Test number
    128739831198
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail134,402 miles (+3,946)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,402 miles
    Test number
    786889031150
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass130,456 miles (+4,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    130,456 miles
    Test number
    961951540134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass126,239 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    126,239 miles
    Test number
    500863859183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail126,237 miles (+6,663)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,237 miles
    Test number
    561402059134
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass119,574 miles (+9,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    119,574 miles
    Test number
    260192728409
    • NoteAirbag light on

  24. Pass110,453 miles (+7,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    110,453 miles
    Test number
    172102927160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass102,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    102,662 miles
    Test number
    180495646072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail102,662 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,662 miles
    Test number
    744745546075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T522 MLD

Does T522 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T522 MLD expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T522 MLD?
The MOT on T522 MLD expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T522 MLD done?
T522 MLD was recorded at 160,707 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 3,260 miles a year.
Has T522 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T522 MLD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T522 MLD 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 T522 MLD find?
T522 MLD passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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