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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T781 PKEMOT history

T781 PKE is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 113,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,419 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T781 PKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T781 PKE was last recorded at 113,419 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,419 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,419 miles
  • 2025 – 113,409 miles
  • 2024 – 113,396 miles
  • 2022 – 113,384 miles
  • 2021 – 113,377 miles
  • 2020 – 113,359 miles
  • 2019 – 113,339 miles
  • 2018 – 106,579 miles
  • 2017 – 100,246 miles
  • 2016 – 93,611 miles
  • 2015 – 90,532 miles
  • 2014 – 88,552 miles
  • 2013 – 84,550 miles
  • 2012 – 80,959 miles
  • 2011 – 76,734 miles
  • 2010 – 73,780 miles
  • 2009 – 71,265 miles
  • 2008 – 69,249 miles
  • 2007 – 64,110 miles
  • 2006 – 56,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,419 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryN/s/r sill corroded not within 30 cmRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryO/s/r sill corroded not within 30 cmRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,419 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,419 miles
    Test number
    162951113618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill corroded not within 30 cm
    • AdvisoryO/s/r sill corroded not within 30 cm

  2. Fail113,419 miles (+10)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,419 miles
    Test number
    954705456986
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill corroded not within 30 cm
    • AdvisoryO/s/r sill corroded not within 30 cm

  3. Pass113,409 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,409 miles
    Test number
    383872200801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded not within 30cm of subframe
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,396 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,396 miles
    Test number
    533421398361
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass113,384 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,384 miles
    Test number
    323307051008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,377 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,377 miles
    Test number
    765416528219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil and rear diff oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear sills showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass113,359 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,359 miles
    Test number
    989183842224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,339 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,339 miles
    Test number
    880152967239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail113,336 miles (+6,757)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,336 miles
    Test number
    474278826464
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass106,579 miles (+230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,579 miles
    Test number
    978780556432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail106,349 miles (+6,103)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,349 miles
    Test number
    954064629791
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn integral link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn integral link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass100,246 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,246 miles
    Test number
    862093167824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,611 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    667596758221
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses cracking

  14. Fail93,595 miles (+3,063)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,595 miles
    Test number
    808728111345
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55 16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass90,532 miles (+1,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,532 miles
    Test number
    484858918401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail88,552 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,552 miles
    Test number
    158129024387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass88,552 miles (+4,002)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,552 miles
    Test number
    519699724334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass84,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,550 miles
    Test number
    817455203399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,550 miles (+3,591)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,550 miles
    Test number
    175015503300
    • 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)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass80,959 miles (+4,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,959 miles
    Test number
    749714002338
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Pass76,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,734 miles
    Test number
    469230121316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,734 miles (+2,954)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,734 miles
    Test number
    799480021318
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass73,780 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    850164130381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,772 miles (+2,507)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,772 miles
    Test number
    460929720423
    • 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)

  25. Pass71,265 miles (+2,016)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    960400029321
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge and VERY close to limit
    • NoteBoth top drop link rubber boots split
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front drop link

  26. Pass69,249 miles (+5,139)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,249 miles
    Test number
    114741408387
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front top drop link rubbers insicure
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting close to limit
    • NoteGear selector stiff
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front ball joint

  27. Pass64,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,110 miles
    Test number
    494989537310
    • 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)

  28. Fail64,110 miles (+7,311)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,110 miles
    Test number
    434388537380
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass56,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,799 miles
    Test number
    490885926319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T781 PKE

Does T781 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T781 PKE is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T781 PKE?
The MOT on T781 PKE is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T781 PKE done?
T781 PKE was recorded at 113,419 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,925 miles a year.
Has T781 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T781 PKE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T781 PKE 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 T781 PKE find?
T781 PKE passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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