
BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
J9 KULMOT history
J9 KUL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 192,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 192,972 mi
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,291 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 KUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 19 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 KUL was last recorded at 192,972 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 4,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 188,045 miles · 5 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,927 miles
- Average per year
- 12,291 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 192,972 miles
- 2021 – 188,045 miles
- 2019 – 175,931 miles
- 2017 – 137,758 miles
- 2016 – 120,450 miles
- 2015 – 104,333 miles
- 2014 – 95,906 miles
- 2013 – 88,895 miles
- 2012 – 77,818 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 6 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,972 miles (+4,927)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 192,972 miles
- Test number
- 701485269727
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass188,045 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 188,045 miles
- Test number
- 296309729445
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail188,030 miles (+12,099)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,030 miles
- Test number
- 172412990450
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass175,931 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 175,931 miles
- Test number
- 387825618116
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted restricting inspection
Pass255,316 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 255,316 km
- Test number
- 747863976698
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail255,316 km1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,316 km
- Test number
- 686854935561
- Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass137,758 miles (+17,308)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 137,758 miles
- Test number
- 721910668253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 120,450 miles
- Test number
- 151713237329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,450 miles (+16,117)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,450 miles
- Test number
- 303452079799
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass104,333 miles (+8,427)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 104,333 miles
- Test number
- 656820466043
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass95,906 miles (+7,011)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 95,906 miles
- Test number
- 227022504389
- NoteSlight wear lip to front and rear brake discs
Fail88,895 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,895 miles
- Test number
- 387054893227
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass88,895 miles (+11,077)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 88,895 miles
- Test number
- 756894293276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,818 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 77,818 miles
- Test number
- 929661912366
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about J9 KUL
- Does J9 KUL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J9 KUL expired on 20 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J9 KUL?
- The MOT on J9 KUL expired on 20 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J9 KUL done?
- J9 KUL was recorded at 192,972 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 12,291 miles a year.
- Has J9 KUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 KUL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on J9 KUL 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 KUL find?
- J9 KUL passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears.
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