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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 1988 · 1,990 cc

F657 JHJMOT history

F657 JHJ is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Aug 1988. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 257,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
257,636 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F657 JHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F657 JHJ was last recorded at 257,636 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,636 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 257,636 miles
  • 2025 – 257,636 miles
  • 2024 – 257,636 miles
  • 2023 – 257,636 miles
  • 2022 – 257,636 miles
  • 2021 – 257,631 miles
  • 2020 – 257,606 miles
  • 2019 – 257,565 miles
  • 2018 – 257,469 miles
  • 2017 – 257,381 miles
  • 2016 – 257,149 miles
  • 2015 – 256,869 miles
  • 2014 – 256,495 miles
  • 2013 – 256,059 miles
  • 2012 – 255,292 miles
  • 2011 – 254,989 miles
  • 2010 – 254,483 miles
  • 2009 – 253,459 miles
  • 2008 – 252,468 miles
  • 2007 – 251,437 miles
  • 2006 – 250,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,636 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    257,636 miles
    Test number
    868007536935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass257,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    257,636 miles
    Test number
    839125941141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass257,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    257,636 miles
    Test number
    304652676078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail257,636 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,636 miles
    Test number
    481643580964
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass257,636 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    257,636 miles
    Test number
    922225858889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass257,631 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    257,631 miles
    Test number
    561424103734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass257,606 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    257,606 miles
    Test number
    171065230863
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail257,606 miles (+41)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,606 miles
    Test number
    423980609232
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass257,565 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    257,565 miles
    Test number
    186868362936
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust getting weak

  10. Pass257,469 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    257,469 miles
    Test number
    598753567111
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low on outer edges

  11. Pass257,381 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    257,381 miles
    Test number
    395525389230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass257,149 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    257,149 miles
    Test number
    873957792104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass256,869 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    256,869 miles
    Test number
    809144165024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass256,495 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    256,495 miles
    Test number
    216949044032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass256,059 miles (+767)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    256,059 miles
    Test number
    886847053054
    • NoteRear exhaust box getting weak

  16. Pass255,292 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    255,292 miles
    Test number
    499302152072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass254,989 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    254,989 miles
    Test number
    615899341006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass254,483 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    254,483 miles
    Test number
    524692960052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass253,459 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    253,459 miles
    Test number
    253566459061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass252,468 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    252,468 miles
    Test number
    230176158010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass251,437 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    251,437 miles
    Test number
    860329557010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass250,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    250,459 miles
    Test number
    743510166058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F657 JHJ

Does F657 JHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F657 JHJ is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on F657 JHJ?
The MOT on F657 JHJ is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F657 JHJ done?
F657 JHJ was recorded at 257,636 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 351 miles a year.
Has F657 JHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F657 JHJ has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on F657 JHJ 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 F657 JHJ find?
F657 JHJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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