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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

J66 NTCMOT history

J66 NTC is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 161,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
161,904 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 NTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 NTC was last recorded at 161,904 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 9,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,147 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,757 miles
Average per year
9,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,904 miles
  • 2025 – 152,147 miles
  • 2024 – 140,246 miles
  • 2023 – 136,656 miles
  • 2022 – 131,782 miles
  • 2021 – 125,119 miles
  • 2020 – 120,637 miles
  • 2019 – 102,922 miles
  • 2018 – 88,279 miles
  • 2017 – 80,462 miles
  • 2016 – 72,865 miles
  • 2015 – 61,923 miles
  • 2014 – 47,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,904 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,904 miles (+9,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    161,904 miles
    Test number
    261703183883
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass152,147 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,147 miles
    Test number
    263125743043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,136 miles (+11,890)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,136 miles
    Test number
    783373683376
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive amount of smoke during acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

  4. Pass140,246 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,246 miles
    Test number
    586140881562
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet test rain heavy

  5. Fail140,246 miles (+3,590)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,246 miles
    Test number
    922924670166
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet test rain heavy

  6. Pass136,656 miles (+4,874)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,656 miles
    Test number
    667723146952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,782 miles (+6,663)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,782 miles
    Test number
    373535100607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,119 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,119 miles
    Test number
    285855240180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,637 miles (+17,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,637 miles
    Test number
    761503857383
    • AdvisoryExtensive under body protection fitted

  10. Pass102,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,922 miles
    Test number
    172979267433
    • AdvisorySmall cut on near side front tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Fail102,990 miles (+14,711)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,990 miles
    Test number
    944585744332
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall cut on near side front tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Pass88,279 miles (+7,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,279 miles
    Test number
    781901855257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass80,462 miles (+7,597)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,462 miles
    Test number
    197683187329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,865 miles (+10,942)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    748704988645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,923 miles (+14,659)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,923 miles
    Test number
    575362855176
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges.
    • NoteOffside front under tray broken
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass47,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,264 miles
    Test number
    698899744130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 NTC

Does J66 NTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 NTC is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 NTC?
The MOT on J66 NTC is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 NTC done?
J66 NTC was recorded at 161,904 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 9,278 miles a year.
Has J66 NTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 NTC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J66 NTC 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 NTC find?
J66 NTC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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