BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,000 cc
T8 BMOMOT history
T8 BMO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 110,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 110,091 mi
- At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,254 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 BMO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 BMO was last recorded at 110,091 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 5,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 104,103 miles · 17 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,988 miles
- Average per year
- 6,254 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 110,091 miles
- 2024 – 104,103 miles
- 2023 – 101,470 miles
- 2022 – 94,382 miles
- 2021 – 86,333 miles
- 2020 – 81,406 miles
- 2019 – 72,216 miles
- 2018 – 65,198 miles
- 2017 – 60,143 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,091 miles
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 21 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,091 miles (+5,988)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 110,091 miles
- Test number
- 998572505974
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass104,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 104,103 miles
- Test number
- 224981561547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,103 miles (+2,633)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,103 miles
- Test number
- 258040833810
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass101,470 miles (+7,088)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 101,470 miles
- Test number
- 528143061101
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both track rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slight reducing light
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryZero emissions
Pass94,382 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 94,382 miles
- Test number
- 495477998202
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean too register
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes not checked
Fail94,378 miles (+8,045)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,378 miles
- Test number
- 909211984458
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder 275/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean too register
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes not checked
Pass86,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 86,333 miles
- Test number
- 384739112057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,330 miles (+4,924)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,330 miles
- Test number
- 243399100324
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,406 miles (+9,190)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 81,406 miles
- Test number
- 327714070267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,216 miles (+7,018)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 72,216 miles
- Test number
- 599858988627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,198 miles (+5,055)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 65,198 miles
- Test number
- 600389980418
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 60,143 miles
- Test number
- 653930732679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T8 BMO
- Does T8 BMO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T8 BMO expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T8 BMO?
- The MOT on T8 BMO expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T8 BMO done?
- T8 BMO was recorded at 110,091 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 6,254 miles a year.
- Has T8 BMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 BMO has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T8 BMO 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 T8 BMO find?
- T8 BMO passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
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