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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,995 cc

T864 SDKMOT history

T864 SDK is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,167 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T864 SDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T864 SDK was last recorded at 130,167 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,255 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
912 miles
Average per year
1,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,167 miles
  • 2025 – 129,255 miles
  • 2024 – 127,641 miles
  • 2023 – 127,043 miles
  • 2022 – 126,359 miles
  • 2021 – 125,794 miles
  • 2020 – 125,368 miles
  • 2019 – 124,741 miles
  • 2018 – 124,222 miles
  • 2017 – 123,607 miles
  • 2016 – 122,946 miles
  • 2015 – 122,063 miles
  • 2014 – 120,787 miles
  • 2013 – 119,283 miles
  • 2012 – 117,846 miles
  • 2011 – 116,617 miles
  • 2010 – 115,651 miles
  • 2009 – 112,818 miles
  • 2008 – 110,008 miles
  • 2007 – 106,571 miles
  • 2006 – 100,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,167 miles (+912)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,167 miles
    Test number
    490549930609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass129,255 miles (+1,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,255 miles
    Test number
    810121098691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass127,641 miles (+598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,641 miles
    Test number
    186110477803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass127,043 miles (+684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,043 miles
    Test number
    615654865949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass126,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,359 miles
    Test number
    732668805922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail126,359 miles (+565)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,359 miles
    Test number
    864295712442
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass125,794 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,794 miles
    Test number
    831786217867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,368 miles (+627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,368 miles
    Test number
    526252013998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  9. Pass124,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,741 miles
    Test number
    322237947283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail124,741 miles (+519)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,741 miles
    Test number
    693657333524
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass124,222 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,222 miles
    Test number
    810810409025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,607 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,607 miles
    Test number
    537372990041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,946 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,946 miles
    Test number
    901180840450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,063 miles
    Test number
    465081215286
    • NoteNoise from rear h/brake shoes

  15. Fail122,063 miles (+1,276)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,063 miles
    Test number
    268269105252
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNoise from rear h/brake shoes

  16. Pass120,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    120,787 miles
    Test number
    189020214272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,787 miles (+1,504)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,787 miles
    Test number
    428169104298
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  18. Pass119,283 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,283 miles
    Test number
    709952013240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,846 miles (+1,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    117,846 miles
    Test number
    656990702282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass116,617 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    116,617 miles
    Test number
    248571501227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,651 miles
    Test number
    904148800246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,651 miles (+2,833)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,651 miles
    Test number
    933658500270
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass112,818 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    112,818 miles
    Test number
    260973119260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass110,008 miles (+3,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    110,008 miles
    Test number
    970988718203
    • 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)

  25. Pass106,571 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    106,571 miles
    Test number
    771496687115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass100,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,845 miles
    Test number
    963077376136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T864 SDK

Does T864 SDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T864 SDK is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T864 SDK?
The MOT on T864 SDK is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T864 SDK done?
T864 SDK was recorded at 130,167 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,459 miles a year.
Has T864 SDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T864 SDK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T864 SDK 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 T864 SDK find?
T864 SDK passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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