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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T55 BLXMOT history

T55 BLX is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
164,647 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BLX was last recorded at 164,647 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 10,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,224 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,423 miles
Average per year
9,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,647 miles
  • 2025 – 154,224 miles
  • 2024 – 145,907 miles
  • 2023 – 137,574 miles
  • 2022 – 131,850 miles
  • 2021 – 123,979 miles
  • 2020 – 122,908 miles
  • 2019 – 107,580 miles
  • 2018 – 92,658 miles
  • 2016 – 69,272 miles
  • 2015 – 60,528 miles
  • 2014 – 51,277 miles
  • 2013 – 42,500 miles
  • 2012 – 30,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,647 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,647 miles (+10,423)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    164,647 miles
    Test number
    214730046014
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass154,224 miles (+8,317)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    154,224 miles
    Test number
    649746945680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,907 miles (+8,333)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    145,907 miles
    Test number
    376568295834
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,574 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,574 miles
    Test number
    353520936248
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Fail137,574 miles (+5,724)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,574 miles
    Test number
    443312616211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect set to lhd (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect set to lhd (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass131,850 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,850 miles
    Test number
    939390429815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,979 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,979 miles
    Test number
    666054403327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,908 miles (+15,328)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,908 miles
    Test number
    173736743427
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,580 miles (+14,922)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,580 miles
    Test number
    314637319744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,658 miles (+23,386)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,658 miles
    Test number
    376855437578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,272 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    334833829625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,528 miles (+9,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    122365960596
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass51,277 miles (+8,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,277 miles
    Test number
    389549534325
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2.5mm

  14. Pass42,500 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,500 miles
    Test number
    615058913329
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail42,500 miles (+11,808)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,500 miles
    Test number
    317088413395
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass30,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,692 miles
    Test number
    596197212325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 BLX

Does T55 BLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BLX is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 BLX?
The MOT on T55 BLX is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 BLX done?
T55 BLX was recorded at 164,647 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 9,844 miles a year.
Has T55 BLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BLX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T55 BLX 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 T55 BLX find?
T55 BLX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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