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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T63 SYJMOT history

T63 SYJ is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2025
Mileage
156,360 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T63 SYJ
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
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T63 SYJ was last recorded at 156,360 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 1,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,023 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,337 miles
Average per year
3,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,360 miles
  • 2023 – 155,023 miles
  • 2022 – 154,404 miles
  • 2021 – 151,718 miles
  • 2020 – 146,640 miles
  • 2019 – 139,667 miles
  • 2018 – 137,139 miles
  • 2017 – 131,553 miles
  • 2016 – 127,541 miles
  • 2015 – 123,862 miles
  • 2014 – 120,258 miles
  • 2013 – 116,038 miles
  • 2012 – 112,007 miles
  • 2011 – 107,991 miles
  • 2010 – 105,089 miles
  • 2009 – 100,629 miles
  • 2008 – 96,307 miles
  • 2007 – 92,103 miles
  • 2006 – 85,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,360 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive deff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,360 miles (+1,337)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,360 miles
    Test number
    331716122066
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive deff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,023 miles (+619)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,023 miles
    Test number
    714261481048
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,404 miles (+2,686)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,404 miles
    Test number
    510304001684
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,718 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,718 miles
    Test number
    969208738196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,640 miles (+6,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,640 miles
    Test number
    642342447921
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,667 miles
    Test number
    144666378359
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Fail139,667 miles (+2,528)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,667 miles
    Test number
    711712541520
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass137,139 miles (+5,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,139 miles
    Test number
    723323373007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass131,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    131,553 miles
    Test number
    290272915728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  10. Fail131,553 miles (+4,012)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,553 miles
    Test number
    172511012804
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side brake hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  11. Pass127,541 miles (+3,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,541 miles
    Test number
    393042066317
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass123,862 miles (+3,604)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,862 miles
    Test number
    794080965318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded

  13. Fail120,258 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,258 miles
    Test number
    168459674206
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass120,258 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,258 miles
    Test number
    457819074207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,038 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,038 miles
    Test number
    315707073216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,020 miles (+4,013)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,020 miles
    Test number
    629973973292
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

  17. Fail112,007 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,007 miles
    Test number
    388048472499
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass112,007 miles (+4,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    112,007 miles
    Test number
    809768672283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass107,991 miles (+2,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,991 miles
    Test number
    917688871296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass105,089 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,089 miles
    Test number
    931670000378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,085 miles (+1,919)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,085 miles
    Test number
    200675290281
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass103,166 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,166 miles
    Test number
    480394710116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,629 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,629 miles
    Test number
    410044819131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,307 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    96,307 miles
    Test number
    570880528199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,103 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,103 miles
    Test number
    722722837158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,726 miles
    Test number
    931569816123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T63 SYJ

Does T63 SYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T63 SYJ expired on 26 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T63 SYJ?
The MOT on T63 SYJ expired on 26 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T63 SYJ done?
T63 SYJ was recorded at 156,360 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 3,830 miles a year.
Has T63 SYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T63 SYJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T63 SYJ 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 T63 SYJ find?
T63 SYJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 7 more.

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