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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

J66 BYNMOT history

J66 BYN is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 140,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

J66 BYN black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,034 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 BYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 BYN was last recorded at 140,034 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 5,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,096 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,938 miles
Average per year
7,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,034 miles
  • 2025 – 134,096 miles
  • 2024 – 128,691 miles
  • 2023 – 125,825 miles
  • 2022 – 123,174 miles
  • 2021 – 118,499 miles
  • 2020 – 115,991 miles
  • 2019 – 101,409 miles
  • 2018 – 76,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,034 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,034 miles (+5,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,034 miles
    Test number
    184697816327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass134,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,096 miles
    Test number
    251723570286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail134,096 miles (+5,405)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,096 miles
    Test number
    682228480277
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass128,691 miles (+2,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,691 miles
    Test number
    989281035809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass125,825 miles (+2,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,825 miles
    Test number
    766154394089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass123,174 miles (+4,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,174 miles
    Test number
    260476861776
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass118,499 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,499 miles
    Test number
    644312413992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,991 miles (+14,582)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,991 miles
    Test number
    637216513488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,409 miles (+24,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,409 miles
    Test number
    924299918072
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass76,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    107110862402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 BYN

Does J66 BYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 BYN is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 BYN?
The MOT on J66 BYN is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 BYN done?
J66 BYN was recorded at 140,034 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,901 miles a year.
Has J66 BYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 BYN has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on J66 BYN 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 J66 BYN find?
J66 BYN passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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