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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T572 TKSMOT history

T572 TKS is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 128,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,526 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T572 TKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T572 TKS was last recorded at 128,526 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,775 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
751 miles
Average per year
3,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,526 miles
  • 2025 – 127,775 miles
  • 2024 – 127,267 miles
  • 2023 – 126,786 miles
  • 2022 – 126,412 miles
  • 2021 – 125,731 miles
  • 2020 – 124,961 miles
  • 2019 – 124,104 miles
  • 2018 – 123,400 miles
  • 2017 – 121,593 miles
  • 2016 – 118,074 miles
  • 2015 – 110,571 miles
  • 2014 – 102,215 miles
  • 2013 – 94,510 miles
  • 2012 – 88,291 miles
  • 2011 – 79,921 miles
  • 2010 – 72,027 miles
  • 2009 – 67,660 miles
  • 2008 – 62,002 miles
  • 2007 – 60,996 miles
  • 2006 – 58,547 miles
  • 2005 – 56,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,526 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

33 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,526 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,526 miles
    Test number
    837308325719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,775 miles (+508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    127,775 miles
    Test number
    328447864392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass127,267 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,267 miles
    Test number
    953880427381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,786 miles (+374)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,786 miles
    Test number
    257910980676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,412 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,412 miles
    Test number
    214373863544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,731 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,731 miles
    Test number
    750076701403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,961 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,961 miles
    Test number
    873047557042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,104 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,104 miles
    Test number
    594554138082
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail124,103 miles (+703)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,103 miles
    Test number
    976374922276
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer suspension arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer suspension arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm, outer ball joint at hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm, outer ball joint at hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to some underside components

  10. Pass123,400 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,400 miles
    Test number
    218657626049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Fail123,400 miles (+86)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,400 miles
    Test number
    539787113217
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Fail123,314 miles (+1,721)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,314 miles
    Test number
    798462626424
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill around jacking point (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill around jacking point (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing suspension bearing slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit and signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill damaged (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes signs of slight perishing (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass121,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,593 miles
    Test number
    421778149209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail121,593 miles (+3,519)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,593 miles
    Test number
    493447035896
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass118,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,074 miles
    Test number
    874834668264
    • AdvisoryFuel lines rusty
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  16. Fail118,074 miles (+7,503)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,074 miles
    Test number
    788975043371
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel lines rusty
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  17. Pass110,571 miles (+8,356)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,571 miles
    Test number
    578085625145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,215 miles (+7,705)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,215 miles
    Test number
    659555534135
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass94,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,510 miles
    Test number
    156174613134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,510 miles (+6,219)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,510 miles
    Test number
    946204413184
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass88,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,291 miles
    Test number
    285273522486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,291 miles (+8,370)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,291 miles
    Test number
    505243922110
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass79,921 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,921 miles
    Test number
    996866231194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,802 miles (+7,775)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,802 miles
    Test number
    949052131134
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass72,027 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,027 miles
    Test number
    280268030463
    • NoteFuel pipes getting tender

  26. Fail72,026 miles (+4,366)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,026 miles
    Test number
    963273630155
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipes getting tender

  27. Pass67,660 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,660 miles
    Test number
    392155929131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,002 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,002 miles
    Test number
    141463028139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    794884787211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail60,996 miles (+2,449)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    791314787270
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass58,547 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,547 miles
    Test number
    331692096487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass56,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    56,075 miles
    Test number
    470663415451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail56,075 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,075 miles
    Test number
    262643315327
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about T572 TKS

Does T572 TKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T572 TKS is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T572 TKS?
The MOT on T572 TKS is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T572 TKS done?
T572 TKS was recorded at 128,526 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,557 miles a year.
Has T572 TKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T572 TKS has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T572 TKS 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 T572 TKS find?
T572 TKS passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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