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BMW 520

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T870 KCJMOT history

T870 KCJ is a white petrol BMW 520 first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 168,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,817 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 KCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 KCJ was last recorded at 168,817 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,705 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
112 miles
Average per year
4,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,817 miles
  • 2025 – 164,004 miles
  • 2024 – 160,051 miles
  • 2023 – 156,426 miles
  • 2022 – 152,427 miles
  • 2021 – 148,904 miles
  • 2020 – 145,218 miles
  • 2019 – 142,699 miles
  • 2018 – 139,278 miles
  • 2017 – 134,728 miles
  • 2016 – 130,161 miles
  • 2015 – 126,144 miles
  • 2014 – 122,268 miles
  • 2013 – 116,778 miles
  • 2012 – 110,965 miles
  • 2011 – 105,112 miles
  • 2010 – 98,354 miles
  • 2009 – 91,579 miles
  • 2008 – 87,038 miles
  • 2007 – 81,625 miles
  • 2006 – 74,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,817 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,817 miles (+112)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,817 miles
    Test number
    187295207326
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail168,705 miles (+4,701)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,705 miles
    Test number
    504228529564
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass164,004 miles (+3,953)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    164,004 miles
    Test number
    602781666260
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass160,051 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,051 miles
    Test number
    735675165607
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield looses

  5. Fail160,051 miles (+3,625)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,051 miles
    Test number
    959677893476
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield looses

  6. Pass156,426 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,426 miles
    Test number
    398455482303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,427 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,427 miles
    Test number
    389432056273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,381 miles (+3,477)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,381 miles
    Test number
    937982657268
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,904 miles (+3,686)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,904 miles
    Test number
    446056296626
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass145,218 miles (+2,519)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,218 miles
    Test number
    107734702399
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass142,699 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,699 miles
    Test number
    312941325684
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail142,699 miles (+3,421)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,699 miles
    Test number
    192171681792
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass139,278 miles (+4,550)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,278 miles
    Test number
    991300805735
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass134,728 miles (+4,567)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,728 miles
    Test number
    231081046580
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass130,161 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,161 miles
    Test number
    605265609876
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail130,161 miles (+4,017)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,161 miles
    Test number
    195106355188
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass126,144 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    126,144 miles
    Test number
    712378588513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail126,144 miles (+3,876)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,144 miles
    Test number
    288523438588
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass122,268 miles (+5,490)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    122,268 miles
    Test number
    797121144262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass116,778 miles (+5,813)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,778 miles
    Test number
    305309113423
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass110,965 miles (+41)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    110,965 miles
    Test number
    909285932274
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail110,924 miles (+5,812)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,924 miles
    Test number
    256954232248
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass105,112 miles (+6,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    818062141230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass98,354 miles (+6,775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    98,354 miles
    Test number
    694930340260
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass91,579 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,579 miles
    Test number
    362771449425
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Fail91,576 miles (+4,538)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    362339239497
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  27. Pass87,038 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    87,038 miles
    Test number
    702020948204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass81,625 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    81,625 miles
    Test number
    334942147447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass74,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    302535616265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T870 KCJ

Does T870 KCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T870 KCJ is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T870 KCJ?
The MOT on T870 KCJ is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T870 KCJ done?
T870 KCJ was recorded at 168,817 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,681 miles a year.
Has T870 KCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 KCJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T870 KCJ 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 T870 KCJ find?
T870 KCJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; slight oil leak.; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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