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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

J66 DJBMOT history

J66 DJB is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 116,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

J66 DJB black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,651 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 DJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 DJB was last recorded at 116,651 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 13,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,629 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,022 miles
Average per year
11,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,651 miles
  • 2025 – 103,629 miles
  • 2024 – 93,678 miles
  • 2023 – 71,324 miles
  • 2022 – 47,061 miles
  • 2021 – 28,569 miles
  • 2020 – 20,520 miles
  • 2019 – 18,091 miles
  • 2018 – 15,007 miles
  • 2017 – 13,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,651 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,651 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,651 miles
    Test number
    763330092579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail116,650 miles (+13,021)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,650 miles
    Test number
    424517165599
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass103,629 miles (+9,951)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,629 miles
    Test number
    448681856556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,678 miles
    Test number
    650384852456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outside edge

  5. Fail93,678 miles (+22,354)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,678 miles
    Test number
    664577950410
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outside edge

  6. Pass71,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,324 miles
    Test number
    741916457600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,324 miles (+24,263)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,324 miles
    Test number
    711105974654
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass47,061 miles (+18,492)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    789414797800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,569 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    28,569 miles
    Test number
    268842302939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,568 miles (+6,802)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,568 miles
    Test number
    358170360746
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass21,766 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    21,766 miles
    Test number
    631837314792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,520 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    20,520 miles
    Test number
    843211822780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,091 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    18,091 miles
    Test number
    772332237079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,007 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    15,007 miles
    Test number
    210306186209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    13,487 miles
    Test number
    681785352544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 DJB

Does J66 DJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 DJB is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 DJB?
The MOT on J66 DJB is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 DJB done?
J66 DJB was recorded at 116,651 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 11,083 miles a year.
Has J66 DJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 DJB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 DJB 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 DJB find?
J66 DJB passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, and 1 more.

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