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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

TAR 8MOT history

TAR 8 is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 6 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
71,739 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAR 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAR 8 was last recorded at 71,739 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 1,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,921 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,818 miles
Average per year
2,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,739 miles
  • 2025 – 69,921 miles
  • 2024 – 67,289 miles
  • 2023 – 63,841 miles
  • 2022 – 58,042 miles
  • 2021 – 54,531 miles
  • 2020 – 50,103 miles
  • 2019 – 46,244 miles
  • 2018 – 43,970 miles
  • 2016 – 42,761 miles
  • 2015 – 42,138 miles
  • 2014 – 41,987 miles
  • 2013 – 39,651 miles
  • 2012 – 38,084 miles
  • 2011 – 38,018 miles
  • 2010 – 36,877 miles
  • 2009 – 35,407 miles
  • 2008 – 33,275 miles
  • 2007 – 27,391 miles
  • 2006 – 22,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,739 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS and OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,739 miles (+1,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    198095830391
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS and OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass69,921 miles (+2,632)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,921 miles
    Test number
    846108768914
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,289 miles (+3,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,289 miles
    Test number
    336187313490
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass63,841 miles (+2,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,841 miles
    Test number
    208351327188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass61,647 miles (+3,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,647 miles
    Test number
    738273548508
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass58,042 miles (+3,511)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,042 miles
    Test number
    901424859349
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,531 miles (+4,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,531 miles
    Test number
    889454266215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass50,103 miles (+3,859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,103 miles
    Test number
    550993584631
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass46,244 miles (+2,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,244 miles
    Test number
    916834384800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass43,970 miles (+1,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,970 miles
    Test number
    473130447452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass42,761 miles (+623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,761 miles
    Test number
    135714478888
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass42,138 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    724907895690
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass41,987 miles (+2,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,987 miles
    Test number
    589455454281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass39,651 miles (+131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,651 miles
    Test number
    415646663203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail39,520 miles (+1,436)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,520 miles
    Test number
    578335033205
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake pads wearing low

  16. Pass38,084 miles (+66)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,084 miles
    Test number
    909849442234
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outter edge worn

  17. Pass38,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,018 miles
    Test number
    355108631273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail38,018 miles (+1,141)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,018 miles
    Test number
    486708031296
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,877 miles (+1,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,877 miles
    Test number
    871240030278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass35,407 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,407 miles
    Test number
    743496329276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,275 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,275 miles
    Test number
    473463848272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,391 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,391 miles
    Test number
    801687007146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,354 miles
    Test number
    143799256455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAR 8

What vehicle is registration TAR 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAR 8 on a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 6 Sept 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAR 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAR 8 is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAR 8?
The MOT on TAR 8 is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAR 8 done?
TAR 8 was recorded at 71,739 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 2,407 miles a year.
Has TAR 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAR 8 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on TAR 8 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 TAR 8 find?
TAR 8 passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os.

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