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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

5151 JWMOT history

5151 JW is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 60,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

5151 JW grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
60,992 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5151 JW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5151 JW was last recorded at 60,992 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,794 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,198 miles
Average per year
4,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,992 miles
  • 2025 – 58,794 miles
  • 2024 – 54,802 miles
  • 2023 – 52,090 miles
  • 2022 – 49,379 miles
  • 2021 – 46,155 miles
  • 2020 – 42,329 miles
  • 2019 – 37,459 miles
  • 2018 – 30,463 miles
  • 2017 – 24,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,992 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    423801565983
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail60,992 miles (+2,198)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    216317038186
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass58,794 miles (+3,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,794 miles
    Test number
    263086057399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass54,802 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,802 miles
    Test number
    878742637741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,090 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,090 miles
    Test number
    976948698376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,379 miles (+3,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    517920749781
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass46,155 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,155 miles
    Test number
    195127321975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,329 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,329 miles
    Test number
    716784656426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,459 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,459 miles
    Test number
    809395938497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,463 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,463 miles
    Test number
    862733181689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,887 miles
    Test number
    413199846296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail24,887 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,887 miles
    Test number
    940222808694
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about 5151 JW

What vehicle is registration 5151 JW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5151 JW on a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Jan 2014. 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 5151 JW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5151 JW is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5151 JW?
The MOT on 5151 JW is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5151 JW done?
5151 JW was recorded at 60,992 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,011 miles a year.
Has 5151 JW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5151 JW has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 5151 JW 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 5151 JW find?
5151 JW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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