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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

J9 AEUMOT history

J9 AEU is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 144,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
144,050 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 AEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
3 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 AEU was last recorded at 144,050 miles on 3 May 2025, 7,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,259 miles · 29 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7,791 miles
Average per year
7,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,050 miles
  • 2023 – 136,259 miles
  • 2022 – 131,389 miles
  • 2021 – 125,951 miles
  • 2020 – 121,148 miles
  • 2019 – 112,579 miles
  • 2018 – 103,136 miles
  • 2017 – 95,605 miles
  • 2015 – 85,765 miles
  • 2014 – 62,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,050 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,050 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,050 miles
    Test number
    498754521528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,259 miles (+4,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,259 miles
    Test number
    419694681334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,389 miles
    Test number
    841237896028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,389 miles (+5,438)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,389 miles
    Test number
    680668405425
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,951 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    757644471935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,949 miles (+4,801)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,949 miles
    Test number
    561298457007
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass121,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    121,148 miles
    Test number
    995049516240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,146 miles (+8,567)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,146 miles
    Test number
    260265158414
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,579 miles
    Test number
    646827972957
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail112,579 miles (+9,443)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,579 miles
    Test number
    205889766678
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass103,136 miles (+7,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,136 miles
    Test number
    188027370341
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both x2 (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass95,605 miles (+9,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,605 miles
    Test number
    988307250556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass85,765 miles (+23,511)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    565898763663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,254 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,254 miles
    Test number
    125825854262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail62,253 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,253 miles
    Test number
    977365054240
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about J9 AEU

Does J9 AEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 AEU expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 AEU?
The MOT on J9 AEU expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 AEU done?
J9 AEU was recorded at 144,050 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 7,688 miles a year.
Has J9 AEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 AEU has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on J9 AEU 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 J9 AEU find?
J9 AEU passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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