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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

T6 JRHMOT history

T6 JRH is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 3 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2022
Mileage
79,187 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 JRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T6 JRH was last recorded at 79,187 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 6,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,420 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,767 miles
Average per year
2,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,187 miles
  • 2021 – 72,420 miles
  • 2020 – 66,507 miles
  • 2019 – 63,709 miles
  • 2017 – 63,658 miles
  • 2016 – 60,597 miles
  • 2014 – 56,528 miles
  • 2013 – 54,127 miles
  • 2012 – 51,429 miles
  • 2011 – 48,347 miles
  • 2010 – 46,155 miles
  • 2009 – 46,132 miles
  • 2008 – 45,284 miles
  • 2007 – 43,114 miles
  • 2006 – 41,340 miles
  • 2005 – 37,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,187 miles
  • MajorInner Headlamp insecure part of headlight (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Lower Bumper plastics Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,187 miles (+6,767)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,187 miles
    Test number
    439472719497
    • MajorInner Headlamp insecure part of headlight (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,420 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,420 miles
    Test number
    232357891640
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Bumper plastics Damaged
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,419 miles (+5,912)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,419 miles
    Test number
    722355261843
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Bumper plastics Damaged
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,507 miles
    Test number
    912196408202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail66,507 miles (+2,798)3 dangerous4 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,507 miles
    Test number
    872127656572
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,709 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,709 miles
    Test number
    927006909244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear discs

  7. Pass63,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    641073797064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs surface corrosion

  8. Fail63,653 miles (+3,056)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,653 miles
    Test number
    679888692322
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs surface corrosion

  9. Pass60,597 miles (+4,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,597 miles
    Test number
    120897037841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass56,528 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,528 miles
    Test number
    485992324466
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail56,516 miles (+2,389)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,516 miles
    Test number
    829881224310
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass54,127 miles (+2,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,127 miles
    Test number
    909801813315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass51,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    955686402319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail51,429 miles (+3,082)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    607384202334
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass48,347 miles (+2,192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    815704301300
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack on the edge of the tread

  16. Pass46,155 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,155 miles
    Test number
    834447180256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,132 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,132 miles
    Test number
    283309189250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,284 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,284 miles
    Test number
    360918808382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,114 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,114 miles
    Test number
    731907097278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,340 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    41,340 miles
    Test number
    701515806306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,036 miles
    Test number
    933161405321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 JRH

Does T6 JRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T6 JRH expired on 6 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T6 JRH?
The MOT on T6 JRH expired on 6 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T6 JRH done?
T6 JRH was recorded at 79,187 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 2,485 miles a year.
Has T6 JRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 JRH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T6 JRH 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 T6 JRH find?
T6 JRH failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 3 major defects and 6 advisories: inner headlamp insecure part of headlight; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost; offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost, and 6 more.

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