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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

A15 JOVMOT history

A15 JOV is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 178,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
178,590 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
17,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A15 JOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A15 JOV was last recorded at 178,590 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 22,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,555 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
22,035 miles
Average per year
17,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,590 miles
  • 2025 – 156,555 miles
  • 2024 – 142,128 miles
  • 2023 – 118,995 miles
  • 2022 – 96,457 miles
  • 2021 – 76,788 miles
  • 2020 – 56,618 miles
  • 2019 – 46,908 miles
  • 2018 – 33,174 miles
  • 2017 – 23,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,590 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.

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn low inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn low inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,590 miles (+22,035)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    178,590 miles
    Test number
    855873508375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,555 miles (+14,427)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,555 miles
    Test number
    510550283799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,128 miles (+6)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,128 miles
    Test number
    136827629824
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  4. Fail142,122 miles (+23,127)2 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,122 miles
    Test number
    525833572420
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  5. Pass118,995 miles (+22,538)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,995 miles
    Test number
    142495456716
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  6. Pass96,457 miles (+19,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,457 miles
    Test number
    138799190984
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
  7. Pass76,788 miles (+20,170)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,788 miles
    Test number
    778125806662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,618 miles (+9,710)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,618 miles
    Test number
    664948502079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,908 miles (+13,734)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    46,908 miles
    Test number
    627657277445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,174 miles (+9,451)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,174 miles
    Test number
    577447931175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has small cuts to the inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smear
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear upper face of (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass23,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,723 miles
    Test number
    275551970627
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted

Questions about A15 JOV

Does A15 JOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A15 JOV is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on A15 JOV?
The MOT on A15 JOV is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A15 JOV done?
A15 JOV was recorded at 178,590 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 17,335 miles a year.
Has A15 JOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A15 JOV has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on A15 JOV 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 A15 JOV find?
A15 JOV passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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