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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T770 AWWMOT history

T770 AWW is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
105,568 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T770 AWW
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 expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T770 AWW was last recorded at 105,568 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,561 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,568 miles
  • 2023 – 105,430 miles
  • 2022 – 105,226 miles
  • 2017 – 105,177 miles
  • 2016 – 98,495 miles
  • 2015 – 90,585 miles
  • 2014 – 84,705 miles
  • 2013 – 77,654 miles
  • 2012 – 74,366 miles
  • 2011 – 71,158 miles
  • 2010 – 68,179 miles
  • 2009 – 64,965 miles
  • 2008 – 61,154 miles
  • 2007 – 56,002 miles
  • 2006 – 53,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,568 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF, NSR & OSR brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes imbalanced but not by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,568 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,568 miles
    Test number
    921873661898
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF, NSR & OSR brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes imbalanced but not by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail105,561 miles (+131)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    567736620763
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Lower bolt missing from OSR brake caliper (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF, NSR & OSR brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes imbalanced but not by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail105,430 miles (+204)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,430 miles
    Test number
    260765362669
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body plastics fitted obscuring some under side components from view

  4. Pass105,226 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,226 miles
    Test number
    388234353139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail105,222 miles (+45)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,222 miles
    Test number
    115715844338
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,177 miles (+6,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,177 miles
    Test number
    177859356687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass98,495 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,495 miles
    Test number
    613668984577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,585 miles (+5,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,585 miles
    Test number
    477397506776
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass84,705 miles (+268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,705 miles
    Test number
    259571704367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail84,437 miles (+6,783)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    837283494206
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass77,654 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,654 miles
    Test number
    828384293210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,584 miles (+3,218)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,584 miles
    Test number
    428521493293
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f brake slightly binding

  13. Pass74,366 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,366 miles
    Test number
    296418392268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,158 miles (+2,979)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,158 miles
    Test number
    188978891209
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f brake slightly binding on

  15. Pass68,179 miles (+3,214)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,179 miles
    Test number
    140040800366
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDiscs x4 Corroded

  16. Pass64,965 miles (+3,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,965 miles
    Test number
    614133709307
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass61,154 miles (+5,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,154 miles
    Test number
    512006998253
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass56,002 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,002 miles
    Test number
    570920297281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,119 miles
    Test number
    692437676279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T770 AWW

Does T770 AWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T770 AWW expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T770 AWW?
The MOT on T770 AWW expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T770 AWW done?
T770 AWW was recorded at 105,568 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 2,775 miles a year.
Has T770 AWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T770 AWW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T770 AWW 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 T770 AWW find?
T770 AWW passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf, nsr & osr brake pipes corroded; brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes imbalanced but not by more than 50%; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 2 more.

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