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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

J8 EJBMOT history

J8 EJB is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 70,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

J8 EJB blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,909 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 EJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 EJB was last recorded at 70,909 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 6,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,209 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,700 miles
Average per year
6,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,909 miles
  • 2025 – 64,209 miles
  • 2024 – 59,791 miles
  • 2023 – 55,269 miles
  • 2022 – 46,868 miles
  • 2021 – 39,924 miles
  • 2020 – 33,838 miles
  • 2019 – 24,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,909 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,909 miles (+6,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    525254181542
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass64,209 miles (+4,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,209 miles
    Test number
    898583437166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass59,791 miles (+4,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,791 miles
    Test number
    178386773651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass55,269 miles (+8,401)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,269 miles
    Test number
    935501633522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,868 miles (+6,944)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,868 miles
    Test number
    991950009552
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass39,924 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,924 miles
    Test number
    465442923960
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail39,892 miles (+6,054)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,892 miles
    Test number
    803920640459
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass33,838 miles (+9,195)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,838 miles
    Test number
    376604876250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,643 miles
    Test number
    609100233493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 EJB

Does J8 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 EJB is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 EJB?
The MOT on J8 EJB is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 EJB done?
J8 EJB was recorded at 70,909 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,671 miles a year.
Has J8 EJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 EJB has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on J8 EJB 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 EJB find?
J8 EJB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner and outer edges.; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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