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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

J9 NUXMOT history

J9 NUX is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 150,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
150,323 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 NUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 NUX was last recorded at 150,323 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 8,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,362 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,961 miles
Average per year
8,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,323 miles
  • 2025 – 141,362 miles
  • 2024 – 134,650 miles
  • 2023 – 124,985 miles
  • 2022 – 119,893 miles
  • 2021 – 106,238 miles
  • 2020 – 86,572 miles
  • 2019 – 79,484 miles
  • 2018 – 75,357 miles
  • 2017 – 68,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,323 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront & rear discs slightly worn

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,323 miles (+8,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    150,323 miles
    Test number
    188045378602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear discs slightly worn
  2. Pass141,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,362 miles
    Test number
    195102055604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail141,361 miles (+3,557)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,361 miles
    Test number
    616753430232
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass137,804 miles (+3,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,804 miles
    Test number
    826675621546
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass134,650 miles (+9,665)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,650 miles
    Test number
    935109300493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,985 miles (+5,092)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,985 miles
    Test number
    287619321904
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass119,893 miles (+13,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,893 miles
    Test number
    255596419543
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth differential mounting leaking
  8. Pass106,238 miles (+19,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,238 miles
    Test number
    979313561309
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryLeak on the differential
  9. Pass86,572 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,572 miles
    Test number
    933465727507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,484 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,484 miles
    Test number
    231294204331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,357 miles (+7,209)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,357 miles
    Test number
    128703282858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    572150998219
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to see testable items
  13. Fail68,148 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    224336272674
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to see testable items

Questions about J9 NUX

Does J9 NUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 NUX is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 NUX?
The MOT on J9 NUX is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 NUX done?
J9 NUX was recorded at 150,323 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,804 miles a year.
Has J9 NUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 NUX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 NUX 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 NUX find?
J9 NUX passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; front & rear discs slightly worn.

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