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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L77 JFBMOT history

L77 JFB is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

L77 JFB black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
143,187 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 JFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 JFB was last recorded at 143,187 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 7,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2023: 35,499 miles, lower than 120,370 miles on 10 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,531 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,656 miles
Average per year
9,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,187 miles
  • 2023 – 135,531 miles
  • 2022 – 120,370 miles
  • 2021 – 114,345 miles
  • 2020 – 102,828 miles
  • 2019 – 90,036 miles
  • 2018 – 82,691 miles
  • 2017 – 76,582 miles
  • 2016 – 68,386 miles
  • 2015 – 59,980 miles
  • 2014 – 46,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,187 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,187 miles (+7,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,187 miles
    Test number
    274908363598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,531 miles (+100,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,531 miles
    Test number
    912965872065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail35,499 miles (-84,871)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    828378204442
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,370 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,370 miles
    Test number
    692602699793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail120,361 miles (+6,016)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,361 miles
    Test number
    337859322916
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,345 miles (+11,517)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,345 miles
    Test number
    367421904824
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across top (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass102,828 miles (+12,792)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,828 miles
    Test number
    112206864994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,036 miles (+7,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,036 miles
    Test number
    483729827811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass82,691 miles (+6,109)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,691 miles
    Test number
    271519109663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,582 miles (+8,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,582 miles
    Test number
    577646611650
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON DASH
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass68,386 miles (+8,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,386 miles
    Test number
    851583187501
    • AdvisoryFront front wipers smearing.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass59,980 miles (+13,896)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    905964487103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    348583994243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,084 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    357433194470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L77 JFB

Does L77 JFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 JFB expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 JFB?
The MOT on L77 JFB expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 JFB done?
L77 JFB was recorded at 143,187 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 9,682 miles a year.
Has L77 JFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 JFB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L77 JFB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L77 JFB find?
L77 JFB passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm.

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