BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
T80 RJAMOT history
T80 RJA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,283 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 167,283 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,073 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T80 RJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 16 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T80 RJA was last recorded at 167,283 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 166,429 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 854 miles
- Average per year
- 9,073 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 167,283 miles
- 2024 – 157,027 miles
- 2023 – 146,691 miles
- 2022 – 142,403 miles
- 2021 – 139,054 miles
- 2020 – 134,442 miles
- 2019 – 127,701 miles
- 2017 – 120,784 miles
- 2016 – 106,361 miles
- 2015 – 89,707 miles
- 2014 – 70,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,283 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll under trays fitted
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside handbrake effort poor in operation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,283 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 167,283 miles
- Test number
- 940888332915
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll under trays fitted
Fail167,283 miles (+854)1 dangerous1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,283 miles
- Test number
- 668439235938
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll under trays fitted
Fail166,429 miles (+9,402)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,429 miles
- Test number
- 216973832917
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,027 miles (+10,336)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 157,027 miles
- Test number
- 389974604976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 146,691 miles
- Test number
- 216803142049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,691 miles (+4,288)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,691 miles
- Test number
- 424401153954
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass142,403 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 142,403 miles
- Test number
- 669784332853
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort poor in operation
Fail142,401 miles (+3,347)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,401 miles
- Test number
- 737649759173
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort poor in operation
Pass139,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 139,054 miles
- Test number
- 963883003965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,053 miles (+4,611)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,053 miles
- Test number
- 941372516862
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass134,442 miles (+6,741)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 134,442 miles
- Test number
- 689733966463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,701 miles (+6,917)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 127,701 miles
- Test number
- 410866534621
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass120,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 120,784 miles
- Test number
- 409376050499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,784 miles (+14,423)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,784 miles
- Test number
- 203137752819
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass106,361 miles (+16,654)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 106,361 miles
- Test number
- 556123244802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,707 miles (+19,200)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 89,707 miles
- Test number
- 675319711590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 70,507 miles
- Test number
- 716032934393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T80 RJA
- Does T80 RJA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T80 RJA expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T80 RJA?
- The MOT on T80 RJA expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T80 RJA done?
- T80 RJA was recorded at 167,283 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 9,073 miles a year.
- Has T80 RJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T80 RJA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T80 RJA 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 T80 RJA find?
- T80 RJA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 4 more.
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