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BMW 520

White and Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

J66 YYBMOT history

J66 YYB is a white and black diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

J66 YYB white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
116,773 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 YYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 YYB was last recorded at 116,773 miles on 20 May 2026, 7,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,037 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,736 miles
Average per year
6,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,773 miles
  • 2025 – 109,037 miles
  • 2024 – 99,670 miles
  • 2022 – 88,156 miles
  • 2021 – 86,579 miles
  • 2020 – 79,527 miles
  • 2018 – 67,778 miles
  • 2017 – 62,318 miles
  • 2016 – 55,222 miles
  • 2015 – 51,153 miles
  • 2014 – 47,433 miles
  • 2012 – 37,036 miles
  • 2011 – 28,527 miles
  • 2010 – 17,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,773 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,773 miles (+7,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,773 miles
    Test number
    475880097413
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass109,037 miles (+9,367)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,037 miles
    Test number
    847923635861
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,670 miles (+11,514)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,670 miles
    Test number
    198467685576
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper has damage
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lights not working
    • 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))
  4. Pass88,156 miles (+1,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,156 miles
    Test number
    932275074346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass86,579 miles (+7,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,579 miles
    Test number
    173264059746
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass79,527 miles (+11,749)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    990075173153
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  7. Pass67,778 miles (+5,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,778 miles
    Test number
    931478565057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,318 miles (+7,096)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    601346725242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass55,222 miles (+4,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,222 miles
    Test number
    388178613894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass51,153 miles (+3,720)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,153 miles
    Test number
    329897363824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass47,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    535713374204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,433 miles (+10,397)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    818983674282
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  13. Pass37,036 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,036 miles
    Test number
    416736252468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,527 miles (+11,344)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    288876251371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  15. Pass17,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    17,183 miles
    Test number
    962887850331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,182 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,182 miles
    Test number
    410917750493
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about J66 YYB

Does J66 YYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 YYB is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 YYB?
The MOT on J66 YYB is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 YYB done?
J66 YYB was recorded at 116,773 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,464 miles a year.
Has J66 YYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 YYB has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on J66 YYB 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 YYB find?
J66 YYB passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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