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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T795 ELNMOT history

T795 ELN is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 251,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
251,740 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T795 ELN
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
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T795 ELN was last recorded at 251,740 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,737 miles · 24 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 251,740 miles
  • 2021 – 251,051 miles
  • 2020 – 250,754 miles
  • 2019 – 247,366 miles
  • 2018 – 242,734 miles
  • 2017 – 237,737 miles
  • 2016 – 232,620 miles
  • 2015 – 226,806 miles
  • 2014 – 220,778 miles
  • 2013 – 214,356 miles
  • 2012 – 208,215 miles
  • 2011 – 205,248 miles
  • 2010 – 188,528 miles
  • 2009 – 167,174 miles
  • 2008 – 144,703 miles
  • 2007 – 139,279 miles
  • 2006 – 129,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,740 miles
  • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,740 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    251,740 miles
    Test number
    869974795996
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail251,737 miles (+686)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,737 miles
    Test number
    503076768787
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass251,051 miles (+297)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    251,051 miles
    Test number
    843648932852
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass250,754 miles (+3,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    250,754 miles
    Test number
    239813387314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass247,366 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    247,366 miles
    Test number
    804918550299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass242,734 miles (+4,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    242,734 miles
    Test number
    769810334087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass237,737 miles (+5,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    237,737 miles
    Test number
    252673068353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass232,620 miles (+5,814)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    232,620 miles
    Test number
    754204780744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass226,806 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    226,806 miles
    Test number
    849662615203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass220,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    220,778 miles
    Test number
    305564034420
    • 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)

  11. Fail220,778 miles (+6,422)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,778 miles
    Test number
    326674734439
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  12. Pass214,356 miles (+6,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    214,356 miles
    Test number
    985105433295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass208,215 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    208,215 miles
    Test number
    385157222496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail208,028 miles (+2,780)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,028 miles
    Test number
    925649212271
    • FailureFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

  15. Pass205,248 miles (+16,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    205,248 miles
    Test number
    345366331460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Fail188,528 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,528 miles
    Test number
    652808530285
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass188,528 miles (+21,354)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    188,528 miles
    Test number
    951708130293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass167,174 miles (+22,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    167,174 miles
    Test number
    694594699117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass144,703 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    144,703 miles
    Test number
    103046498195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass139,279 miles (+9,759)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    139,279 miles
    Test number
    192553997187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    129,520 miles
    Test number
    444319086191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about T795 ELN

Does T795 ELN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T795 ELN expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T795 ELN?
The MOT on T795 ELN expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T795 ELN done?
T795 ELN was recorded at 251,740 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 7,566 miles a year.
Has T795 ELN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T795 ELN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T795 ELN 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 T795 ELN find?
T795 ELN passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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