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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,991 cc

J8 EEOMOT history

J8 EEO is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 27 Oct 1995. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
159,976 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 EEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
27 Oct 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 EEO was last recorded at 159,976 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 2,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,830 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,146 miles
Average per year
4,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,976 miles
  • 2024 – 157,830 miles
  • 2023 – 153,830 miles
  • 2020 – 152,207 miles
  • 2019 – 141,327 miles
  • 2018 – 125,558 miles
  • 2017 – 122,761 miles
  • 2016 – 115,557 miles
  • 2015 – 107,465 miles
  • 2014 – 101,373 miles
  • 2013 – 96,350 miles
  • 2012 – 93,506 miles
  • 2011 – 90,304 miles
  • 2008 – 77,035 miles
  • 2007 – 74,920 miles
  • 2006 – 70,879 miles
  • 2005 – 66,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,976 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust rubber mount defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,976 miles (+2,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    159,976 miles
    Test number
    282935880205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,830 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,830 miles
    Test number
    379513412902
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mount defective
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

  3. Fail157,818 miles (+3,988)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,818 miles
    Test number
    618200981601
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mount defective
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

  4. Pass153,830 miles (+1,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    153,830 miles
    Test number
    994270306097
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipes slightly pitted

  5. Pass152,207 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,207 miles
    Test number
    185570641030
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail152,207 miles (+10,880)1 dangerous8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,207 miles
    Test number
    646900268515
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mount missing
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,327 miles (+15,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,327 miles
    Test number
    602681945649
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket insecure
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,558 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,558 miles
    Test number
    893927269256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,761 miles
    Test number
    401421141464
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail122,761 miles (+7,204)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,761 miles
    Test number
    615031387747
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass115,557 miles (+8,092)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,557 miles
    Test number
    295840076869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass107,465 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,465 miles
    Test number
    471786303133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail107,465 miles (+6,092)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,465 miles
    Test number
    328607529639
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass101,373 miles (+320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,373 miles
    Test number
    686960514319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail101,053 miles (+4,703)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,053 miles
    Test number
    897458214222
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass96,350 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,350 miles
    Test number
    835227513286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,506 miles
    Test number
    538315732373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    377731832335
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  19. Pass90,304 miles (+13,269)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    90,304 miles
    Test number
    107251841362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,035 miles (+2,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    781484128360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass74,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    420128117303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,920 miles (+4,041)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    384737717375
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass70,879 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,879 miles
    Test number
    532055226361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,813 miles (+4,667)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,813 miles
    Test number
    404938016425
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass66,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    66,146 miles
    Test number
    564430825315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 EEO

Does J8 EEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 EEO expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 EEO?
The MOT on J8 EEO expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 EEO done?
J8 EEO was recorded at 159,976 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 4,730 miles a year.
Has J8 EEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 EEO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 EEO 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 J8 EEO find?
J8 EEO passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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