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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

J66 EYNMOT history

J66 EYN is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

J66 EYN white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,787 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 EYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 EYN was last recorded at 147,787 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 3,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2016: 52,628 miles, lower than 52,890 miles on 3 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,099 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,688 miles
Average per year
9,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,787 miles
  • 2024 – 144,099 miles
  • 2023 – 138,236 miles
  • 2022 – 127,949 miles
  • 2021 – 99,420 miles
  • 2020 – 92,710 miles
  • 2019 – 77,835 miles
  • 2018 – 62,765 miles
  • 2017 – 55,396 miles
  • 2016 – 52,628 miles
  • 2015 – 45,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,787 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 3mm. outer side wall perished. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,787 miles (+3,688)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,787 miles
    Test number
    111423407858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 3mm. outer side wall perished. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass144,099 miles (+5,863)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,099 miles
    Test number
    952677210784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted- more so inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18- worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18- (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded- more so inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass138,236 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,236 miles
    Test number
    684316413121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail138,235 miles (+10,286)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,235 miles
    Test number
    402614421969
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass127,949 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,949 miles
    Test number
    401507933990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail127,940 miles (+28,520)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,940 miles
    Test number
    800408001722
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,420 miles (+6,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,420 miles
    Test number
    114261573767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  8. Pass92,710 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,710 miles
    Test number
    910793824924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail92,626 miles (+14,791)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,626 miles
    Test number
    978883319921
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass77,835 miles (+15,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,835 miles
    Test number
    384392658503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,765 miles (+7,369)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    830784385831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,396 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,396 miles
    Test number
    482025950560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,628 miles (-262)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    309082034207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,890 miles (+7,758)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,890 miles
    Test number
    794498283749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,132 miles
    Test number
    736526175017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 EYN

Does J66 EYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 EYN is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J66 EYN?
The MOT on J66 EYN is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 EYN done?
J66 EYN was recorded at 147,787 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 9,560 miles a year.
Has J66 EYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 EYN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on J66 EYN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J66 EYN find?
J66 EYN passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 3mm. outer side wall perished. 245/45/18; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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