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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

AYJ 2MOT history

AYJ 2 is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Feb 2017. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 149,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

AYJ 2 black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,934 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
21,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AYJ 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
28 Feb 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AYJ 2 was last recorded at 149,934 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 28,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,672 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
28,262 miles
Average per year
21,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,934 miles
  • 2025 – 121,672 miles
  • 2024 – 96,965 miles
  • 2023 – 74,393 miles
  • 2022 – 52,764 miles
  • 2021 – 26,386 miles
  • 2020 – 19,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,934 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,934 miles
    Test number
    295309840969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail149,934 miles (+28,262)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,934 miles
    Test number
    630245346034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass121,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,672 miles
    Test number
    350581423829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail121,672 miles (+24,707)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,672 miles
    Test number
    856005822246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,965 miles (+22,572)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,965 miles
    Test number
    842841032761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,393 miles (+21,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,393 miles
    Test number
    430627262974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,764 miles (+26,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,764 miles
    Test number
    965015734945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass26,386 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    26,386 miles
    Test number
    189508439744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    19,780 miles
    Test number
    155484759961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AYJ 2

What vehicle is registration AYJ 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AYJ 2 on a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Feb 2017. 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 AYJ 2 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AYJ 2 is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on AYJ 2?
The MOT on AYJ 2 is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AYJ 2 done?
AYJ 2 was recorded at 149,934 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 21,589 miles a year.
Has AYJ 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AYJ 2 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on AYJ 2 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 AYJ 2 find?
AYJ 2 passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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