BMW logo

BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T948 ONVMOT history

T948 ONV is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
134,490 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,695 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T948 ONV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T948 ONV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T948 ONV was last recorded at 134,490 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,478 miles · 7 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,490 miles
  • 2023 – 134,478 miles
  • 2022 – 133,628 miles
  • 2021 – 131,700 miles
  • 2020 – 129,234 miles
  • 2019 – 125,821 miles
  • 2018 – 122,905 miles
  • 2017 – 120,599 miles
  • 2016 – 116,761 miles
  • 2015 – 113,371 miles
  • 2014 – 109,481 miles
  • 2013 – 107,391 miles
  • 2012 – 104,863 miles
  • 2011 – 100,860 miles
  • 2010 – 98,115 miles
  • 2009 – 95,105 miles
  • 2008 – 92,273 miles
  • 2007 – 88,731 miles
  • 2006 – 85,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,490 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,490 miles
    Test number
    598816255236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail134,490 miles (+12)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,490 miles
    Test number
    617085288810
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,478 miles (+850)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,478 miles
    Test number
    145478427048
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass133,628 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,628 miles
    Test number
    198110175863
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail133,628 miles (+1,928)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,628 miles
    Test number
    699494089389
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass131,700 miles (+2,466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,700 miles
    Test number
    411689226780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,234 miles (+3,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    129,234 miles
    Test number
    675925640932
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  8. Pass125,821 miles (+2,916)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,821 miles
    Test number
    248205650295
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,905 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,905 miles
    Test number
    395755948973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,599 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,599 miles
    Test number
    665145008645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,566 miles (+3,805)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,566 miles
    Test number
    710376000729
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass116,761 miles (+3,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,761 miles
    Test number
    481093640195
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output contaminated with water (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass113,371 miles (+3,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,371 miles
    Test number
    169821575448
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail109,481 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,481 miles
    Test number
    477056074073
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass109,481 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,481 miles
    Test number
    925846374059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,391 miles
    Test number
    696598773066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail107,391 miles (+2,528)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,391 miles
    Test number
    239048773034
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass104,863 miles (+4,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,863 miles
    Test number
    177297672480
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass100,860 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,860 miles
    Test number
    178603671089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,115 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,115 miles
    Test number
    833534470021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,105 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    792947179081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,273 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    92,273 miles
    Test number
    140948778097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,731 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,731 miles
    Test number
    804146277023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    85,452 miles
    Test number
    364075536012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T948 ONV

Does T948 ONV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T948 ONV expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T948 ONV?
The MOT on T948 ONV expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T948 ONV done?
T948 ONV was recorded at 134,490 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 2,695 miles a year.
Has T948 ONV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T948 ONV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T948 ONV 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 T948 ONV find?
T948 ONV passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm.

Related registrations

Browse all T948 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.