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BMW 420

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

526 ECJMOT history

526 ECJ is a silver petrol BMW 420 first used on 2 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 32,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
32,660 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
526 ECJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

526 ECJ was last recorded at 32,660 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,659 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,660 miles
  • 2025 – 30,639 miles
  • 2024 – 28,169 miles
  • 2023 – 26,553 miles
  • 2022 – 23,861 miles
  • 2021 – 21,013 miles
  • 2020 – 19,608 miles
  • 2019 – 13,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,660 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,660 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    32,660 miles
    Test number
    791183134186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail32,659 miles (+2,020)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,659 miles
    Test number
    786331382399
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass30,639 miles (+2,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    30,639 miles
    Test number
    374355807347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear brake pads have slight cracks
  4. Pass28,169 miles (+1,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    28,169 miles
    Test number
    885853756537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad lining beginning to crack.
  5. Pass26,553 miles (+2,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    26,553 miles
    Test number
    563064769804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass23,861 miles (+2,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    23,861 miles
    Test number
    455091674502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge, not excessive / small cut but no cord visible
  7. Pass21,013 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    21,013 miles
    Test number
    844182722763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,608 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    19,608 miles
    Test number
    824792283850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    13,839 miles
    Test number
    371455533332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 526 ECJ

What vehicle is registration 526 ECJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 526 ECJ on a silver petrol BMW 420 first used on 2 Sept 2016. 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 526 ECJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 526 ECJ is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 526 ECJ?
The MOT on 526 ECJ is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 526 ECJ done?
526 ECJ was recorded at 32,660 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,675 miles a year.
Has 526 ECJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 526 ECJ has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 526 ECJ 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 526 ECJ find?
526 ECJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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