
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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.
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))
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
Pass21,013 miles (+1,405)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 21,013 miles
- Test number
- 844182722763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,608 miles (+5,769)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 19,608 miles
- Test number
- 824792283850
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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