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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T80 TUCMOT history

T80 TUC is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 155,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2026
Mileage
155,287 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T80 TUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T80 TUC was last recorded at 155,287 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,244 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,043 miles
Average per year
8,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,287 miles
  • 2025 – 154,244 miles
  • 2024 – 148,770 miles
  • 2023 – 141,114 miles
  • 2022 – 132,451 miles
  • 2021 – 124,727 miles
  • 2019 – 113,227 miles
  • 2018 – 100,199 miles
  • 2017 – 87,422 miles
  • 2016 – 80,367 miles
  • 2015 – 70,397 miles
  • 2014 – 68,594 miles
  • 2013 – 52,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,287 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • MajorCentral Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil smoke from turbo failure. (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front brake pads getting low approx 2mm left?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,287 miles (+1,043)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,287 miles
    Test number
    430488993431
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil smoke from turbo failure. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass154,244 miles (+5,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    154,244 miles
    Test number
    874445401342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass148,770 miles (+7,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,770 miles
    Test number
    479539901290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass141,114 miles (+8,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,114 miles
    Test number
    327139685622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass132,451 miles (+7,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,451 miles
    Test number
    117133589707
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on dash possible wiring fault

  6. Pass124,727 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,727 miles
    Test number
    962311971382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail124,721 miles (+11,494)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,721 miles
    Test number
    696295735024
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,227 miles (+13,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,227 miles
    Test number
    495674877458
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear diff oil leak

  9. Pass100,199 miles (+133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,199 miles
    Test number
    868351002050
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pads getting low approx 2mm left?
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped

  10. Fail100,066 miles (+12,644)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,066 miles
    Test number
    188180165279
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pads getting low approx 2mm left?
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped

  11. Pass87,422 miles (+7,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,422 miles
    Test number
    361106391527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass80,367 miles (+9,970)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,367 miles
    Test number
    208370892430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,397 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,397 miles
    Test number
    149775255010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,594 miles (+15,971)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,594 miles
    Test number
    466387294203
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass52,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    839966913330
    • 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)

Questions about T80 TUC

Does T80 TUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T80 TUC expired on 22 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T80 TUC?
The MOT on T80 TUC expired on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T80 TUC done?
T80 TUC was recorded at 155,287 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 8,104 miles a year.
Has T80 TUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T80 TUC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T80 TUC 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 TUC find?
T80 TUC failed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; central obligatory mirror missing; emissions unable to be completed oil smoke from turbo failure., and 10 more.

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