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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T673 KVFMOT history

T673 KVF is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,799 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T673 KVF
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T673 KVF was last recorded at 102,799 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2011: 440 miles, lower than 79,201 miles on 22 Feb 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,799 miles · 12 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,799 miles
  • 2022 – 102,460 miles
  • 2021 – 99,896 miles
  • 2020 – 98,056 miles
  • 2019 – 96,962 miles
  • 2018 – 95,526 miles
  • 2017 – 94,022 miles
  • 2016 – 92,128 miles
  • 2015 – 90,222 miles
  • 2014 – 88,343 miles
  • 2013 – 86,121 miles
  • 2012 – 84,204 miles
  • 2011 – 440 miles
  • 2010 – 79,201 miles
  • 2009 – 76,195 miles
  • 2008 – 73,306 miles
  • 2007 – 70,589 miles
  • 2006 – 65,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,799 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,799 miles
    Test number
    649360646543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail102,799 miles (+339)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,799 miles
    Test number
    669649141307
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,460 miles
    Test number
    358126307380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,446 miles (+38)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    711293953921
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm/hub rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail102,408 miles (+2,512)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,408 miles
    Test number
    483239979910
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by offside rear sill/wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass99,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,896 miles
    Test number
    967974761927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Fail99,891 miles (+1,835)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,891 miles
    Test number
    504550275621
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass98,056 miles (+1,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,056 miles
    Test number
    819373488654
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass96,962 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,962 miles
    Test number
    609796847086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,526 miles (+1,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,526 miles
    Test number
    110590829777
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass94,022 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,022 miles
    Test number
    718855767512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,128 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,128 miles
    Test number
    196707915690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,222 miles (+1,879)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,222 miles
    Test number
    477018335028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  14. Pass88,343 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,343 miles
    Test number
    505193854099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,121 miles (+1,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,121 miles
    Test number
    328214353050
    • 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)
  16. Pass84,204 miles (+83,764)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    125095952437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass440 miles (-78,761)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    440 miles
    Test number
    116474651450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,201 miles (+3,006)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,201 miles
    Test number
    861413150043
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass76,195 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,195 miles
    Test number
    664218449053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,193 miles (+2,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,193 miles
    Test number
    790387249074
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass73,306 miles (+2,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,306 miles
    Test number
    784959458050
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass70,589 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,589 miles
    Test number
    770767057006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,833 miles
    Test number
    571542666031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T673 KVF

Does T673 KVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T673 KVF is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T673 KVF?
The MOT on T673 KVF is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T673 KVF done?
T673 KVF was recorded at 102,799 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 1,800 miles a year.
Has T673 KVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T673 KVF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T673 KVF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T673 KVF find?
T673 KVF passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside undertray not fully secure; oil leak, but not excessive.

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