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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

J66 HRLMOT history

J66 HRL is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 149,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

J66 HRL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,079 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
15,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 HRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 HRL was last recorded at 149,079 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 7,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,724 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,355 miles
Average per year
15,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,079 miles
  • 2025 – 141,724 miles
  • 2024 – 131,008 miles
  • 2023 – 109,698 miles
  • 2022 – 75,587 miles
  • 2021 – 43,178 miles
  • 2020 – 23,527 miles
  • 2019 – 21,325 miles
  • 2018 – 18,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • 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.

  • Rear number plate deterioating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,079 miles (+7,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,079 miles
    Test number
    270984906313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass141,724 miles (+10,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,724 miles
    Test number
    168657629325
    • 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))
  3. Pass131,008 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,008 miles
    Test number
    529882623560
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure mirror mounted, lens also damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & plastic trims fitted
  4. Fail131,007 miles (+21,309)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,007 miles
    Test number
    308507281004
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush collapsed (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush collapsed (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure mirror mounted, lens also damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & plastic trims fitted
  5. Pass109,698 miles (+34,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,698 miles
    Test number
    663189488159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass75,587 miles (+32,409)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,587 miles
    Test number
    409472868350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass43,178 miles (+19,651)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,178 miles
    Test number
    682115161207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,527 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,527 miles
    Test number
    524093268494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,414 miles (+2,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    23,414 miles
    Test number
    228406872814
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deterioating
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on osr brake disc
  10. Pass21,325 miles (+2,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    21,325 miles
    Test number
    401740383057
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deterioating
  11. Pass18,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,967 miles
    Test number
    961121323644
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriotaing

Questions about J66 HRL

Does J66 HRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 HRL is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 HRL?
The MOT on J66 HRL is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 HRL done?
J66 HRL was recorded at 149,079 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 15,996 miles a year.
Has J66 HRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 HRL has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on J66 HRL 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 HRL find?
J66 HRL passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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