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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T717 OLLMOT history

T717 OLL is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
146,254 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T717 OLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T717 OLL was last recorded at 146,254 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 3,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,924 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,330 miles
Average per year
2,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,254 miles
  • 2023 – 142,924 miles
  • 2022 – 140,694 miles
  • 2021 – 138,527 miles
  • 2019 – 135,206 miles
  • 2018 – 132,000 miles
  • 2017 – 128,587 miles
  • 2016 – 126,505 miles
  • 2015 – 124,554 miles
  • 2013 – 120,248 miles
  • 2012 – 118,226 miles
  • 2011 – 115,485 miles
  • 2010 – 113,893 miles
  • 2009 – 111,444 miles
  • 2008 – 108,148 miles
  • 2007 – 105,795 miles
  • 2006 – 103,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,254 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,254 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,254 miles
    Test number
    164617102978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail146,254 miles (+3,330)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,254 miles
    Test number
    180070650579
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass142,924 miles (+38)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,924 miles
    Test number
    754974737584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail142,886 miles (+2,192)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,886 miles
    Test number
    345594549237
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass140,694 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,694 miles
    Test number
    722155864161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency low

  6. Fail140,669 miles (+2,142)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,669 miles
    Test number
    271224355380
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency low

  7. Pass138,527 miles (+3,321)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,527 miles
    Test number
    144044247569
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass135,206 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,206 miles
    Test number
    206062997205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail135,189 miles (+3,189)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,189 miles
    Test number
    971267429881
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass132,000 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,000 miles
    Test number
    155850219309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail131,947 miles (+3,360)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,947 miles
    Test number
    573279523755
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass128,587 miles (+2,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,587 miles
    Test number
    527433188946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass126,505 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,505 miles
    Test number
    435681112034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front offside front nearside rear tyres all perished on inner and outer sidewalls

  14. Fail126,472 miles (+1,918)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,472 miles
    Test number
    737414903246
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front offside front nearside rear tyres all perished on inner and outer sidewalls

  15. Pass124,554 miles (+4,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    124,554 miles
    Test number
    645208145160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass120,248 miles (+2,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,248 miles
    Test number
    108737113317
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass118,226 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,226 miles
    Test number
    528128512369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,485 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    115,485 miles
    Test number
    848568711301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,893 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    113,893 miles
    Test number
    502982220381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,842 miles (+2,398)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,842 miles
    Test number
    390686410373
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass111,444 miles (+3,296)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    111,444 miles
    Test number
    982136519396
    • 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)
    • NoteOuter edges of nearside and offside front tyres below tread limit

  22. Pass108,148 miles (+2,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    108,148 miles
    Test number
    404458618394
    • 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)

  23. Pass105,795 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    940068317390
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer 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)

  24. Pass103,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    103,349 miles
    Test number
    324468316380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T717 OLL

Does T717 OLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T717 OLL expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T717 OLL?
The MOT on T717 OLL expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T717 OLL done?
T717 OLL was recorded at 146,254 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 2,493 miles a year.
Has T717 OLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T717 OLL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T717 OLL 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 T717 OLL find?
T717 OLL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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