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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

J8 NMTMOT history

J8 NMT is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
137,361 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 NMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 NMT was last recorded at 137,361 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,358 miles · 27 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,361 miles
  • 2023 – 128,854 miles
  • 2022 – 121,227 miles
  • 2020 – 114,959 miles
  • 2019 – 106,106 miles
  • 2018 – 91,713 miles
  • 2017 – 81,978 miles
  • 2016 – 64,881 miles
  • 2015 – 59,248 miles
  • 2014 – 53,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,361 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,361 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,361 miles
    Test number
    647795192170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,358 miles (+8,504)4 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,358 miles
    Test number
    248194745691
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,854 miles (+7,627)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,854 miles
    Test number
    269715526944
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,227 miles (+6,268)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,227 miles
    Test number
    761017878971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,959 miles (+8,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,959 miles
    Test number
    610162694601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,106 miles
    Test number
    162434016412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail106,106 miles (+14,393)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,106 miles
    Test number
    128875083936
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,713 miles (+9,735)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    570625802470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,978 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,978 miles
    Test number
    405231968835
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak Diff seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread worn to 3.5mm, worn smooth on very inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak Diff seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread worn to 3.5mm, worn smooth on very inner edge of tread

  10. Fail81,977 miles (+17,096)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,977 miles
    Test number
    816467816256
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak Diff seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread worn to 3.5mm, worn smooth on very inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak Diff seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread worn to 3.5mm, worn smooth on very inner edge of tread

  11. Pass64,881 miles (+5,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,881 miles
    Test number
    824825464829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass59,248 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,248 miles
    Test number
    937325745438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,413 miles (+4,356)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,413 miles
    Test number
    679125355085
    • Note...Thanx 4visiting us...
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass53,057 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,057 miles
    Test number
    708978354025
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about J8 NMT

Does J8 NMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 NMT expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 NMT?
The MOT on J8 NMT expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 NMT done?
J8 NMT was recorded at 137,361 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 8,044 miles a year.
Has J8 NMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 NMT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 NMT 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 NMT find?
J8 NMT passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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