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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T88 ELRMOT history

T88 ELR is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 151,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
151,396 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 ELR
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
20 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 ELR was last recorded at 151,396 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 12,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,114 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,282 miles
Average per year
6,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,396 miles
  • 2024 – 139,114 miles
  • 2019 – 136,244 miles
  • 2018 – 131,179 miles
  • 2017 – 118,444 miles
  • 2015 – 104,862 miles
  • 2014 – 94,467 miles
  • 2013 – 69,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,396 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front brake discs lip & worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,396 miles (+12,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    151,396 miles
    Test number
    145730780122
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass139,114 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,114 miles
    Test number
    951140235644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,244 miles
    Test number
    144232513168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,244 miles (+1)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,244 miles
    Test number
    475052386718
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail136,243 miles (+5,064)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,243 miles
    Test number
    192049381492
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,179 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,179 miles
    Test number
    532909949417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,177 miles (+12,733)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,177 miles
    Test number
    976741172608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,444 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,444 miles
    Test number
    507187077206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs lip & worn

  9. Fail118,437 miles (+13,575)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,437 miles
    Test number
    858121700802
    • FailureAdditional braking device wiring in poor condition pads wiring indicator damage (3.6.I.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs lip & worn

  10. Pass104,862 miles (+10,395)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,862 miles
    Test number
    876481547871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,467 miles (+25,071)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,467 miles
    Test number
    489280954496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    966906233303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 ELR

Does T88 ELR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 ELR is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 ELR?
The MOT on T88 ELR is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 ELR done?
T88 ELR was recorded at 151,396 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 6,762 miles a year.
Has T88 ELR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 ELR has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T88 ELR 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 ELR find?
T88 ELR passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side.

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