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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T54 TDUMOT history

T54 TDU is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
159,810 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 TDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 TDU was last recorded at 159,810 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,804 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,810 miles
  • 2023 – 156,407 miles
  • 2019 – 150,499 miles
  • 2018 – 143,096 miles
  • 2017 – 138,905 miles
  • 2016 – 135,886 miles
  • 2015 – 132,192 miles
  • 2014 – 129,613 miles
  • 2013 – 128,914 miles
  • 2012 – 127,746 miles
  • 2011 – 126,618 miles
  • 2010 – 124,887 miles
  • 2009 – 123,444 miles
  • 2008 – 121,369 miles
  • 2007 – 112,506 miles
  • 2006 – 105,847 miles
  • 2005 – 95,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,810 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to floor and under sillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,810 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,810 miles
    Test number
    644260619312
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to floor and under sills

  2. Fail159,804 miles (+3,397)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,804 miles
    Test number
    189932595568
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to floor and under sills

  3. Pass156,407 miles (+5,908)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,407 miles
    Test number
    779300729558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,499 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    150,499 miles
    Test number
    617701694397
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail150,499 miles (+7,403)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,499 miles
    Test number
    244034362613
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached coupling to differential (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,096 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,096 miles
    Test number
    889251740334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,905 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,905 miles
    Test number
    591877464522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,886 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    135,886 miles
    Test number
    951084990742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,192 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,192 miles
    Test number
    336298515244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,613 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    129,613 miles
    Test number
    976783124294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,914 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    128,914 miles
    Test number
    935589113299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,746 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    127,746 miles
    Test number
    307513622258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,618 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    126,618 miles
    Test number
    886436511260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,887 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    124,887 miles
    Test number
    570515910283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,444 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    123,444 miles
    Test number
    604852129205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,369 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    121,369 miles
    Test number
    221175628217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    112,506 miles
    Test number
    654267427250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    101316327206
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass105,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    223101506390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,847 miles (+10,375)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    980301606382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass95,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    95,472 miles
    Test number
    161297885232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T54 TDU

Does T54 TDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T54 TDU expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T54 TDU?
The MOT on T54 TDU expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T54 TDU done?
T54 TDU was recorded at 159,810 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 3,526 miles a year.
Has T54 TDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 TDU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T54 TDU 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 T54 TDU find?
T54 TDU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: underbody corrosion to floor and under sills.

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