BMW 520
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
T588 DLTMOT history
T588 DLT is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 171,294 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 171,294 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,522 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T588 DLT
- 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
- 7 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T588 DLT was last recorded at 171,294 miles on 19 May 2026, 7,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,601 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,693 miles
- Average per year
- 3,522 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,294 miles
- 2025 – 163,601 miles
- 2024 – 154,373 miles
- 2023 – 154,345 miles
- 2022 – 145,362 miles
- 2021 – 145,321 miles
- 2020 – 135,762 miles
- 2019 – 134,035 miles
- 2018 – 132,120 miles
- 2017 – 129,994 miles
- 2016 – 128,341 miles
- 2015 – 126,465 miles
- 2014 – 125,001 miles
- 2012 – 122,073 miles
- 2011 – 119,028 miles
- 2010 – 116,398 miles
- 2009 – 113,449 miles
- 2008 – 108,843 miles
- 2007 – 105,723 miles
- 2006 – 102,797 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,294 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Cv boot weeping slightly
- AdvisoryOil leak on engineRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear jacking points and front brake pipes
- AdvisorySlight play in rear suspension lower bushes
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.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,294 miles (+7,693)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 171,294 miles
- Test number
- 818924714181
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Cv boot weeping slightly
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear jacking points and front brake pipes
- AdvisorySlight play in rear suspension lower bushes
Pass163,601 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 163,601 miles
- Test number
- 215876117572
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
Fail163,598 miles (+9,225)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,598 miles
- Test number
- 725006944782
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass154,373 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 154,373 miles
- Test number
- 668627462092
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
Fail154,371 miles (+26)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,371 miles
- Test number
- 122182058610
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
Fail154,345 miles (+8,983)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,345 miles
- Test number
- 756441094446
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass145,362 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 145,362 miles
- Test number
- 500024926774
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,353 miles (+32)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,353 miles
- Test number
- 603922102889
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.08 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- 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))
Fail145,321 miles (+9,559)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,321 miles
- Test number
- 136278451650
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing brake pad carrier bolt loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass135,762 miles (+1,727)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 135,762 miles
- Test number
- 193995820794
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass134,035 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 134,035 miles
- Test number
- 669065911388
- AdvisoryOsr tyre has age related cracking on side walls
Fail134,030 miles (+1,910)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,030 miles
- Test number
- 211356349187
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOsr tyre has age related cracking on side walls
Pass132,120 miles (+2,126)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 132,120 miles
- Test number
- 193004003639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 129,994 miles
- Test number
- 140090830403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,994 miles (+1,653)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,994 miles
- Test number
- 985508145537
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass128,341 miles (+1,876)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 128,341 miles
- Test number
- 558986888663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 126,465 miles
- Test number
- 528702235105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,465 miles (+1,464)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,465 miles
- Test number
- 289581135464
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass125,001 miles (+2,928)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 125,001 miles
- Test number
- 849604534153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,073 miles (+3,045)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 122,073 miles
- Test number
- 499288422394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 119,028 miles
- Test number
- 686219611392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,028 miles (+2,630)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,028 miles
- Test number
- 636788311359
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s/r suspension un it slight play at lower joint.................
Pass116,398 miles (+2,949)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 116,398 miles
- Test number
- 364223620347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,449 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,449 miles
- Test number
- 283728929345
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass113,449 miles (+4,606)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 113,449 miles
- Test number
- 471618029448
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass108,843 miles (+50)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 108,843 miles
- Test number
- 653065648306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail108,793 miles (+3,070)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,793 miles
- Test number
- 950343348335
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,723 miles (+2,926)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 105,723 miles
- Test number
- 661577937362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,797 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 102,797 miles
- Test number
- 840370346339
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Questions about T588 DLT
- Does T588 DLT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T588 DLT is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T588 DLT?
- The MOT on T588 DLT is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T588 DLT done?
- T588 DLT was recorded at 171,294 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,522 miles a year.
- Has T588 DLT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T588 DLT has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T588 DLT 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 T588 DLT find?
- T588 DLT passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear outer cv boot weeping slightly; oil leak on engine; slight corrosion on rear jacking points and front brake pipes, and 1 more.
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