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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T671 AYXMOT history

T671 AYX is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,352 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T671 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T671 AYX was last recorded at 145,352 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 3,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,064 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,288 miles
Average per year
5,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,352 miles
  • 2024 – 142,064 miles
  • 2023 – 138,807 miles
  • 2022 – 135,832 miles
  • 2021 – 131,294 miles
  • 2020 – 127,816 miles
  • 2019 – 121,632 miles
  • 2018 – 115,495 miles
  • 2017 – 108,922 miles
  • 2016 – 104,552 miles
  • 2015 – 99,479 miles
  • 2014 – 92,471 miles
  • 2013 – 85,327 miles
  • 2012 – 79,558 miles
  • 2011 – 73,562 miles
  • 2010 – 66,058 miles
  • 2009 – 57,401 miles
  • 2008 – 47,717 miles
  • 2007 – 44,589 miles
  • 2006 – 41,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,352 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,352 miles (+3,288)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,352 miles
    Test number
    945761029735
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass142,064 miles (+3,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,064 miles
    Test number
    814797213123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass138,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,807 miles
    Test number
    975955030254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,807 miles (+2,975)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,807 miles
    Test number
    843489254164
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass135,832 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,832 miles
    Test number
    844101452096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail135,819 miles (+4,525)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,819 miles
    Test number
    465744451499
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass131,294 miles (+3,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,294 miles
    Test number
    521527081711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass127,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,816 miles
    Test number
    114520263907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,816 miles (+6,184)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,816 miles
    Test number
    690683555735
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass121,632 miles (+6,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,632 miles
    Test number
    558306565052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass115,495 miles (+6,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,495 miles
    Test number
    813918823021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass108,922 miles (+4,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,922 miles
    Test number
    662742135372
    • AdvisoryRear Both Rear Tyres, have tyre wall splitting.

  13. Pass104,552 miles (+5,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,552 miles
    Test number
    283812635303
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres are starting to split on the outer walls
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass99,479 miles (+10)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,479 miles
    Test number
    199729915176
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear differential has slight oil leak.

  15. Fail99,469 miles (+6,998)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,469 miles
    Test number
    649684115134
    • 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear differential has slight oil leak.

  16. Pass92,471 miles (+8)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,471 miles
    Test number
    698879424182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside headlamp has condensation.

  17. Fail92,463 miles (+7,136)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    495428424181
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside headlamp has condensation.

  18. Pass85,327 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,327 miles
    Test number
    219429923467
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly corroded.
    • NoteNear side front tyre cracking on outer wall
    • NoteOff side front tyre cracking on outer wall and worn on outer edge

  19. Fail85,322 miles (+5,764)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,322 miles
    Test number
    798669923131
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly corroded.
    • NoteNear side front tyre cracking on outer wall
    • NoteOff side front tyre cracking on outer wall and worn on outer edge

  20. Pass79,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    197222332128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail79,552 miles (+5,990)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,552 miles
    Test number
    809382732141
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass73,562 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,562 miles
    Test number
    818981381111
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades have splits in rubbers.

  23. Fail73,561 miles (+7,503)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,561 miles
    Test number
    239611081401
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades have splits in rubbers.

  24. Pass66,058 miles (+8,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    453591280191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass57,401 miles (+9,684)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,401 miles
    Test number
    601729159118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate has slight fading.

  26. Pass47,717 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,717 miles
    Test number
    133761478169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,589 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    203237357136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,902 miles
    Test number
    282157056466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T671 AYX

Does T671 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T671 AYX is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T671 AYX?
The MOT on T671 AYX is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T671 AYX done?
T671 AYX was recorded at 145,352 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 5,295 miles a year.
Has T671 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T671 AYX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T671 AYX 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 T671 AYX find?
T671 AYX passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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