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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T98 KECMOT history

T98 KEC is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Aug 2010. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,321 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 KEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T98 KEC was last recorded at 123,321 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 9,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,874 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,447 miles
Average per year
6,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,321 miles
  • 2025 – 113,874 miles
  • 2024 – 110,819 miles
  • 2023 – 104,235 miles
  • 2022 – 97,748 miles
  • 2021 – 91,603 miles
  • 2020 – 85,014 miles
  • 2019 – 79,818 miles
  • 2018 – 72,086 miles
  • 2017 – 64,721 miles
  • 2016 – 57,617 miles
  • 2015 – 51,139 miles
  • 2014 – 46,134 miles
  • 2013 – 36,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,321 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,321 miles (+9,447)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,321 miles
    Test number
    185563701967
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass113,874 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,874 miles
    Test number
    312870180859
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  3. Fail113,873 miles (+3,054)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,873 miles
    Test number
    303835088343
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass110,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,819 miles
    Test number
    493567333335
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

  5. Fail110,819 miles (+6,584)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,819 miles
    Test number
    101386221525
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

  6. Pass104,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    378141661128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  7. Fail104,235 miles (+6,487)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    860147294766
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass97,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,748 miles
    Test number
    756228543594
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail97,748 miles (+6,145)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,748 miles
    Test number
    753645713144
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass91,603 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,603 miles
    Test number
    983544939695
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail91,598 miles (+6,584)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,598 miles
    Test number
    804741141352
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass85,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    863781511761
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail85,014 miles (+5,196)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    120018177359
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass79,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    427378302956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  15. Fail79,818 miles (+7,732)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    869178250303
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass72,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,086 miles
    Test number
    895779985922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,086 miles (+7,365)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,086 miles
    Test number
    875635166977
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner tie rod end has slight play
    • AdvisoryTracking

  18. Pass64,721 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,721 miles
    Test number
    396272614774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,700 miles (+7,083)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,700 miles
    Test number
    981009529658
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass57,617 miles (+6,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,617 miles
    Test number
    459842647722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,139 miles (+5,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,139 miles
    Test number
    640390540935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer edged slightly worn

  22. Pass46,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,134 miles
    Test number
    268622714284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,134 miles (+9,572)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,134 miles
    Test number
    497682514222
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate, in a poor condition.

  24. Pass36,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,562 miles
    Test number
    328941523212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T98 KEC

Does T98 KEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T98 KEC expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T98 KEC?
The MOT on T98 KEC expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T98 KEC done?
T98 KEC was recorded at 123,321 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,584 miles a year.
Has T98 KEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 KEC has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T98 KEC 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 T98 KEC find?
T98 KEC failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 3 more.

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