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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L4 JSKMOT history

L4 JSK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,748 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 JSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 JSK was last recorded at 143,748 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 6,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,744 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,004 miles
Average per year
8,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,748 miles
  • 2025 – 137,744 miles
  • 2024 – 129,914 miles
  • 2023 – 121,603 miles
  • 2022 – 111,276 miles
  • 2021 – 102,928 miles
  • 2020 – 95,966 miles
  • 2019 – 89,513 miles
  • 2018 – 80,195 miles
  • 2017 – 70,880 miles
  • 2016 – 61,227 miles
  • 2015 – 52,337 miles
  • 2014 – 45,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,748 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,748 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,748 miles
    Test number
    698815384305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,744 miles (+7,830)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,744 miles
    Test number
    199823749138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,914 miles (+8,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,914 miles
    Test number
    774136777696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass121,603 miles (+10,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,603 miles
    Test number
    265058335520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass111,276 miles (+8,348)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    331291286140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,928 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,928 miles
    Test number
    814365948185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,966 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,966 miles
    Test number
    803515260215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail95,945 miles (+6,432)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    844098151910
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass89,513 miles (+9,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,513 miles
    Test number
    827376461820
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass80,195 miles (+9,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    156523476250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre on 3mm
  11. Pass70,880 miles (+9,653)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,880 miles
    Test number
    631570540834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,227 miles (+8,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,227 miles
    Test number
    990217923246
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  13. Pass52,337 miles (+7,201)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,337 miles
    Test number
    417814495140
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass45,136 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    857522414213
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L4 JSK

Does L4 JSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 JSK is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 JSK?
The MOT on L4 JSK is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 JSK done?
L4 JSK was recorded at 143,748 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 8,250 miles a year.
Has L4 JSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 JSK has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L4 JSK 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 L4 JSK find?
L4 JSK passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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