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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T782 TBAMOT history

T782 TBA is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2025
Mileage
150,318 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T782 TBA
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
1 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T782 TBA was last recorded at 150,318 miles on 1 May 2024, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,256 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
6,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,318 miles
  • 2023 – 150,256 miles
  • 2022 – 148,276 miles
  • 2021 – 145,511 miles
  • 2020 – 144,777 miles
  • 2019 – 140,383 miles
  • 2018 – 128,012 miles
  • 2017 – 113,986 miles
  • 2016 – 93,912 miles
  • 2015 – 80,743 miles
  • 2014 – 74,965 miles
  • 2013 – 68,695 miles
  • 2012 – 61,884 miles
  • 2011 – 57,743 miles
  • 2010 – 54,909 miles
  • 2009 – 49,660 miles
  • 2008 – 45,671 miles
  • 2007 – 41,358 miles
  • 2006 – 37,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,318 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,318 miles (+62)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    150,318 miles
    Test number
    142062091993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail150,256 miles (+171)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,256 miles
    Test number
    673323813390
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail150,085 miles (+1,809)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,085 miles
    Test number
    915652703653
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wire not attached

  4. Pass148,276 miles (+2,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,276 miles
    Test number
    946750385012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,511 miles (+734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,511 miles
    Test number
    831721068345
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,777 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    144,777 miles
    Test number
    975128596468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,775 miles (+4,392)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,775 miles
    Test number
    186316880357
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass140,383 miles (+12,371)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,383 miles
    Test number
    258270852180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass128,012 miles (+14,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,012 miles
    Test number
    960801177764
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,986 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,986 miles
    Test number
    429153770992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail113,986 miles (+20,074)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,986 miles
    Test number
    565755459841
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass93,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,912 miles
    Test number
    249175525037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,912 miles (+13,169)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,912 miles
    Test number
    663928358561
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass80,743 miles (+5,778)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    698428882966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,965 miles (+6,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,965 miles
    Test number
    357879414473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer 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)

  16. Pass68,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,695 miles
    Test number
    357508213475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,695 miles (+6,811)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,695 miles
    Test number
    846928413254
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass61,884 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,884 miles
    Test number
    808338482132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,743 miles (+2,834)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,743 miles
    Test number
    597072891129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 2mm on outer edge
    • NoteEngine and sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

  20. Pass54,909 miles (+5,249)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,909 miles
    Test number
    791503370162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteSlight noise from offside rear wheel bearing/final drive

  21. Pass49,660 miles (+3,989)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,660 miles
    Test number
    680614479100
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteDamage to front number plate
    • NoteMinor stone chips to windscreen
    • NoteRoad tax expired 28/02/2009

  22. Pass45,671 miles (+4,313)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,671 miles
    Test number
    133305238145
    • NoteEngine cover fitted
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  23. Pass41,358 miles (+4,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,358 miles
    Test number
    671331647132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass37,149 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,149 miles
    Test number
    781125976099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NotePlastic body sills and under trays fitted
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox area

Questions about T782 TBA

Does T782 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T782 TBA expired on 30 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T782 TBA?
The MOT on T782 TBA expired on 30 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T782 TBA done?
T782 TBA was recorded at 150,318 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2024, an average of 6,243 miles a year.
Has T782 TBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T782 TBA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T782 TBA 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 T782 TBA find?
T782 TBA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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