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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T88 DBHMOT history

T88 DBH is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 114,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,227 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 DBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 DBH was last recorded at 114,227 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 5,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,881 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,346 miles
Average per year
5,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,227 miles
  • 2025 – 108,881 miles
  • 2024 – 103,626 miles
  • 2023 – 98,142 miles
  • 2022 – 92,024 miles
  • 2021 – 86,902 miles
  • 2020 – 82,461 miles
  • 2019 – 79,496 miles
  • 2018 – 73,253 miles
  • 2017 – 61,075 miles
  • 2016 – 56,575 miles
  • 2015 – 48,946 miles
  • 2014 – 41,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,227 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/55/17 97y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,227 miles (+5,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,227 miles
    Test number
    510157546499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/55/17 97y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass108,881 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,881 miles
    Test number
    649719384573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,626 miles (+5,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,626 miles
    Test number
    517622986057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,142 miles (+6,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,142 miles
    Test number
    101312190031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass92,024 miles (+5,122)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    529966263860
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,902 miles (+4,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,902 miles
    Test number
    338045284661
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55VR17 BOTH REARS WORN 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,461 miles (+2,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,461 miles
    Test number
    210866738146
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Pad warning wire rubbing against wheel
    • AdvisoryPad light on but all visual pads ok

  8. Pass79,496 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,496 miles
    Test number
    871033544306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail79,496 miles (+6,243)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,496 miles
    Test number
    813712126313
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,253 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,253 miles
    Test number
    196120497096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,802 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,802 miles
    Test number
    429177169417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,075 miles (+4,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,075 miles
    Test number
    446009176320
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both close too limt( 2mm) (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass56,575 miles (+7,629)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,575 miles
    Test number
    419313927052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,946 miles (+7,926)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,946 miles
    Test number
    259707025034
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass41,020 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,020 miles
    Test number
    527699324052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about T88 DBH

Does T88 DBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 DBH is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 DBH?
The MOT on T88 DBH is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 DBH done?
T88 DBH was recorded at 114,227 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,771 miles a year.
Has T88 DBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 DBH has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T88 DBH 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 T88 DBH find?
T88 DBH passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/55/17 97y rft.

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