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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T5 KGLMOT history

T5 KGL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,843 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 KGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 KGL was last recorded at 90,843 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,832 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,843 miles
  • 2025 – 89,946 miles
  • 2024 – 88,930 miles
  • 2023 – 87,858 miles
  • 2022 – 86,793 miles
  • 2021 – 84,626 miles
  • 2020 – 83,244 miles
  • 2019 – 81,042 miles
  • 2018 – 77,118 miles
  • 2017 – 70,710 miles
  • 2016 – 65,295 miles
  • 2015 – 57,840 miles
  • 2014 – 48,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,843 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,843 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,843 miles
    Test number
    800684445791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail90,832 miles (+886)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,832 miles
    Test number
    640021344303
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass89,946 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,946 miles
    Test number
    498057652833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail89,936 miles (+1,006)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,936 miles
    Test number
    956645809727
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass88,930 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    610905987616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,858 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    470927752348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,857 miles (+1,064)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,857 miles
    Test number
    747690850837
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass86,793 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,793 miles
    Test number
    268829460069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,626 miles
    Test number
    426314316617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,626 miles (+1,382)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,626 miles
    Test number
    973680043866
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass83,244 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,244 miles
    Test number
    732520908831
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass81,042 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    81,042 miles
    Test number
    248464508810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,118 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,118 miles
    Test number
    150674127993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,970 miles (+6,260)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,970 miles
    Test number
    935438273017
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass70,710 miles (+5,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    404561319016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass65,295 miles (+7,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    958282466617
    • AdvisoryEmmissions to low to record.

  17. Pass57,840 miles (+9,422)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    979963055133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,418 miles
    Test number
    257364554100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 KGL

Does T5 KGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 KGL is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 KGL?
The MOT on T5 KGL is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 KGL done?
T5 KGL was recorded at 90,843 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has T5 KGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 KGL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 KGL 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 T5 KGL find?
T5 KGL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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