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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

J4 ECNMOT history

J4 ECN is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 126,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

J4 ECN white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,005 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 ECN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
7 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 ECN was last recorded at 126,005 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 9,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,305 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,700 miles
Average per year
11,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,005 miles
  • 2024 – 116,305 miles
  • 2023 – 106,086 miles
  • 2022 – 95,595 miles
  • 2021 – 86,303 miles
  • 2020 – 70,220 miles
  • 2019 – 57,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,005 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 21 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,005 miles (+9,700)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,005 miles
    Test number
    675254827826
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,305 miles (+10,219)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,305 miles
    Test number
    660969269416
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass106,086 miles (+10,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,086 miles
    Test number
    454622198184
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass95,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,595 miles
    Test number
    111529845309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,595 miles (+9,292)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,595 miles
    Test number
    944017429718
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass86,303 miles (+16,083)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,303 miles
    Test number
    327420415383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,220 miles
    Test number
    702051817311
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  8. Fail70,220 miles (+12,601)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,220 miles
    Test number
    627557414755
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryNs park brake requires attention
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOsf brake disc worn

  9. Pass57,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,619 miles
    Test number
    707023356920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J4 ECN

Does J4 ECN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 ECN is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J4 ECN?
The MOT on J4 ECN is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 ECN done?
J4 ECN was recorded at 126,005 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 11,161 miles a year.
Has J4 ECN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 ECN has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on J4 ECN 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 J4 ECN find?
J4 ECN passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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