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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T854 KVSMOT history

T854 KVS is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
167,954 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T854 KVS
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
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T854 KVS was last recorded at 167,954 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 1,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2011: 129,666 miles, lower than 129,668 miles on 23 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,119 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,835 miles
Average per year
4,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,954 miles
  • 2022 – 166,119 miles
  • 2021 – 164,083 miles
  • 2020 – 161,458 miles
  • 2019 – 158,234 miles
  • 2018 – 154,889 miles
  • 2017 – 152,486 miles
  • 2016 – 149,869 miles
  • 2015 – 147,188 miles
  • 2014 – 142,444 miles
  • 2013 – 140,037 miles
  • 2012 – 133,997 miles
  • 2011 – 129,666 miles
  • 2010 – 123,817 miles
  • 2009 – 117,458 miles
  • 2008 – 111,180 miles
  • 2007 – 103,076 miles
  • 2006 – 100,120 miles
  • 2005 – 95,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,954 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel pipes
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency low
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,954 miles (+1,835)13 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,954 miles
    Test number
    225972095201
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,119 miles (+2,036)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    166,119 miles
    Test number
    591369230448
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass164,083 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,083 miles
    Test number
    425636603005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail164,076 miles (+2,618)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,076 miles
    Test number
    211643486654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILLS BOTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass161,458 miles (+3,224)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,458 miles
    Test number
    470361463730
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,234 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,234 miles
    Test number
    912326971042
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail158,098 miles (+3,209)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,098 miles
    Test number
    987295260352
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass154,889 miles (+2,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    154,889 miles
    Test number
    569853467689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass152,486 miles (+2,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,486 miles
    Test number
    376719777657
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass149,869 miles (+2,681)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    149,869 miles
    Test number
    480787104887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass147,188 miles (+4,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    147,188 miles
    Test number
    669762645188
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass142,444 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    142,444 miles
    Test number
    395755234164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,037 miles (+6,040)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    140,037 miles
    Test number
    835344143180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass133,997 miles (+4,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    133,997 miles
    Test number
    786100352185
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass129,666 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    129,666 miles
    Test number
    115377541167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,668 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    129,668 miles
    Test number
    395473941182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,817 miles (+6,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    123,817 miles
    Test number
    421332740163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass117,458 miles (+6,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    117,458 miles
    Test number
    961441539132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail111,180 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,180 miles
    Test number
    393600738135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass111,180 miles (+8,104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    111,180 miles
    Test number
    791500038180
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass103,076 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    103,076 miles
    Test number
    492174847169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,120 miles (+4,710)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    100,120 miles
    Test number
    213381756284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    95,410 miles
    Test number
    950879045292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T854 KVS

Does T854 KVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T854 KVS expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T854 KVS?
The MOT on T854 KVS expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T854 KVS done?
T854 KVS was recorded at 167,954 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 4,021 miles a year.
Has T854 KVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T854 KVS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T854 KVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T854 KVS find?
T854 KVS failed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 13 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp aim too low; nearside headlamp levelling device inoperative, and 17 more.

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