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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L19 JBFMOT history

L19 JBF is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 187,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
187,987 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 JBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 JBF was last recorded at 187,987 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 4,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,463 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,524 miles
Average per year
10,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,987 miles
  • 2025 – 183,463 miles
  • 2024 – 177,383 miles
  • 2023 – 161,645 miles
  • 2022 – 143,895 miles
  • 2021 – 135,578 miles
  • 2020 – 125,938 miles
  • 2019 – 112,386 miles
  • 2018 – 99,629 miles
  • 2017 – 93,633 miles
  • 2015 – 79,086 miles
  • 2014 – 75,416 miles
  • 2013 – 55,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,987 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,987 miles (+4,524)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    187,987 miles
    Test number
    199983609914
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,463 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    183,463 miles
    Test number
    615668471824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail183,362 miles (+5,979)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,362 miles
    Test number
    699341268323
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected objects in drivers view (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass177,383 miles (+15,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    177,383 miles
    Test number
    512357415142
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass161,645 miles (+17,750)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    161,645 miles
    Test number
    313289825940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,895 miles (+957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,895 miles
    Test number
    796900801129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Fail142,938 miles (+7,360)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,938 miles
    Test number
    307198226602
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Pass135,578 miles (+9,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,578 miles
    Test number
    477017662853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass125,938 miles (+13,552)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,938 miles
    Test number
    174986707694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,386 miles (+12,757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,386 miles
    Test number
    506335731041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,629 miles (+5,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,629 miles
    Test number
    830689097341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Pass93,633 miles (+14,547)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,633 miles
    Test number
    534067740642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,086 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    838415195150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,416 miles (+19,491)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,416 miles
    Test number
    158291174101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    145741163143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 JBF

Does L19 JBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 JBF is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 JBF?
The MOT on L19 JBF is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 JBF done?
L19 JBF was recorded at 187,987 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 10,407 miles a year.
Has L19 JBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 JBF has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L19 JBF 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 L19 JBF find?
L19 JBF passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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