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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T606 KDWMOT history

T606 KDW is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,430 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T606 KDW
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T606 KDW was last recorded at 72,430 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,245 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
2,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,430 miles
  • 2025 – 66,756 miles
  • 2024 – 61,800 miles
  • 2023 – 58,829 miles
  • 2022 – 56,209 miles
  • 2020 – 53,900 miles
  • 2019 – 50,742 miles
  • 2018 – 48,410 miles
  • 2017 – 46,175 miles
  • 2016 – 43,914 miles
  • 2015 – 41,455 miles
  • 2014 – 39,002 miles
  • 2013 – 36,780 miles
  • 2012 – 34,538 miles
  • 2011 – 32,149 miles
  • 2010 – 30,269 miles
  • 2009 – 27,902 miles
  • 2008 – 25,238 miles
  • 2007 – 22,401 miles
  • 2006 – 19,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,430 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,430 miles (+185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    158677233149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail72,245 miles (+5,489)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,245 miles
    Test number
    533636442165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass66,756 miles (+435)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    738414854217
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail66,321 miles (+4,521)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,321 miles
    Test number
    540795725329
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass61,800 miles (+2,971)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,800 miles
    Test number
    287535760513
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass58,829 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,829 miles
    Test number
    108310352289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail58,813 miles (+2,604)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,813 miles
    Test number
    789747639855
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass56,209 miles (+2,309)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,209 miles
    Test number
    303825344714
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer pump noisy and weak

  9. Pass53,900 miles (+3,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,900 miles
    Test number
    631262215934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass50,742 miles (+2,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,742 miles
    Test number
    743887852590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass48,410 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,410 miles
    Test number
    374068287001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,175 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,175 miles
    Test number
    548959823250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,914 miles (+2,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,914 miles
    Test number
    384343757000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  14. Pass41,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,455 miles
    Test number
    599545475036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,455 miles (+2,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,455 miles
    Test number
    876255675047
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass39,002 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    427568784009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail38,998 miles (+2,218)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,998 miles
    Test number
    349964284025
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass36,780 miles (+2,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,780 miles
    Test number
    625921183078
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass34,538 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,538 miles
    Test number
    118399382426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,149 miles
    Test number
    168850691059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail32,149 miles (+1,880)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,149 miles
    Test number
    869190991037
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass30,269 miles (+2,367)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,269 miles
    Test number
    112582990032
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer edges worn
    • NoteNear side front lamp slightly misted.

  23. Pass27,902 miles (+2,664)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,902 miles
    Test number
    570472199055
    • NoteNear side headlamp misted up pattern not affected

  24. Pass25,238 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,238 miles
    Test number
    440374398099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,162 miles (+2,761)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,162 miles
    Test number
    672951088080
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass22,401 miles (+2,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,401 miles
    Test number
    522181287084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass19,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,874 miles
    Test number
    703740886096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T606 KDW

Does T606 KDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T606 KDW is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T606 KDW?
The MOT on T606 KDW is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T606 KDW done?
T606 KDW was recorded at 72,430 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,630 miles a year.
Has T606 KDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T606 KDW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T606 KDW 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 T606 KDW find?
T606 KDW passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s.

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