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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

T9 TBTMOT history

T9 TBT is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 161,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
161,458 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 TBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 TBT was last recorded at 161,458 miles on 1 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,455 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,458 miles
  • 2025 – 149,727 miles
  • 2024 – 138,402 miles
  • 2023 – 128,453 miles
  • 2022 – 119,269 miles
  • 2021 – 110,803 miles
  • 2020 – 102,453 miles
  • 2018 – 86,437 miles
  • 2017 – 76,538 miles
  • 2016 – 67,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,458 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,458 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    161,458 miles
    Test number
    557433188178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail161,455 miles (+11,728)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,455 miles
    Test number
    324413985726
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass149,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,727 miles
    Test number
    561609424780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,727 miles (+11,325)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,727 miles
    Test number
    176324405727
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass138,402 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,402 miles
    Test number
    832671351659
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail138,386 miles (+9,933)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,386 miles
    Test number
    524467079565
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass128,453 miles (+9,184)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,453 miles
    Test number
    683671762608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,269 miles (+8,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,269 miles
    Test number
    103162254606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass110,803 miles (+8,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,803 miles
    Test number
    245637437463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass102,453 miles (+16,016)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,453 miles
    Test number
    778915500778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,437 miles (+9,899)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,437 miles
    Test number
    258076798219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,538 miles (+9,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,538 miles
    Test number
    987244323972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass67,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,197 miles
    Test number
    731713817363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 TBT

Does T9 TBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 TBT is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 TBT?
The MOT on T9 TBT is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 TBT done?
T9 TBT was recorded at 161,458 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 9,939 miles a year.
Has T9 TBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 TBT has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T9 TBT 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 T9 TBT find?
T9 TBT passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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