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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

K27 GJMMOT history

K27 GJM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

K27 GJM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,120 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 GJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 GJM was last recorded at 89,120 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,865 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,255 miles
Average per year
3,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,120 miles
  • 2024 – 87,865 miles
  • 2023 – 86,593 miles
  • 2022 – 85,127 miles
  • 2021 – 83,865 miles
  • 2020 – 82,358 miles
  • 2019 – 81,018 miles
  • 2018 – 79,168 miles
  • 2017 – 77,135 miles
  • 2016 – 74,386 miles
  • 2015 – 70,254 miles
  • 2014 – 61,213 miles
  • 2013 – 48,980 miles
  • 2012 – 43,889 miles
  • 2011 – 36,861 miles
  • 2010 – 34,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,120 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,120 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,120 miles
    Test number
    226520867992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail89,120 miles (+1,255)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,120 miles
    Test number
    486351656523
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass87,865 miles (+1,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,865 miles
    Test number
    862328348145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass86,593 miles (+1,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,593 miles
    Test number
    232534189971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure

  5. Pass85,127 miles (+1,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    458358657786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass83,865 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,865 miles
    Test number
    935057418743
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear back (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on edges

  7. Fail83,864 miles (+1,506)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    671317933156
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear back (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on edges

  8. Pass82,358 miles (+1,340)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,358 miles
    Test number
    273737251340
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,018 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,018 miles
    Test number
    600291192622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,168 miles (+2,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,168 miles
    Test number
    952111720110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,135 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,135 miles
    Test number
    892251650378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,386 miles (+4,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,386 miles
    Test number
    366745279782
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass70,254 miles (+3,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,254 miles
    Test number
    452478874078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass66,349 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,349 miles
    Test number
    445882425006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,213 miles (+12,233)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,213 miles
    Test number
    527855914062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,980 miles (+5,091)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,980 miles
    Test number
    159530033010
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass43,889 miles (+7,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,889 miles
    Test number
    957291112012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,861 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,861 miles
    Test number
    709364421035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,062 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,062 miles
    Test number
    302175500344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,929 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,929 miles
    Test number
    144130900387
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about K27 GJM

Does K27 GJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 GJM is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K27 GJM?
The MOT on K27 GJM is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 GJM done?
K27 GJM was recorded at 89,120 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,673 miles a year.
Has K27 GJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 GJM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K27 GJM 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 K27 GJM find?
K27 GJM passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer shoulder, and 1 more.

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