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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L77 JWRMOT history

L77 JWR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 158,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,951 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 JWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 JWR was last recorded at 158,951 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 10,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2019: 90,278 miles, lower than 91,030 miles on 3 Jan 2019.

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
148,248 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,703 miles
Average per year
11,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,951 miles
  • 2025 – 148,248 miles
  • 2024 – 140,239 miles
  • 2023 – 131,303 miles
  • 2022 – 122,961 miles
  • 2021 – 112,097 miles
  • 2020 – 104,446 miles
  • 2019 – 90,278 miles
  • 2017 – 71,229 miles
  • 2016 – 52,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,951 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT HAS WATER INGRESS...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,951 miles (+10,703)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,951 miles
    Test number
    349840332624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,248 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,248 miles
    Test number
    249330487095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,239 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,239 miles
    Test number
    227760616708
    • AdvisoryFRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN...
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE HEADLIGHT HAS WATER INGRESS...
  4. Fail140,236 miles (+8,933)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,236 miles
    Test number
    763668293433
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN...
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE HEADLIGHT HAS WATER INGRESS...
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass131,303 miles (+8,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,303 miles
    Test number
    186536886036
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear suspension arm centre bushes slightly deteriorated
  6. Pass122,961 miles (+10,864)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,961 miles
    Test number
    468666186001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,097 miles (+7,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    164140203559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  8. Pass104,446 miles (+14,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,446 miles
    Test number
    779201587855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass90,278 miles (-752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,278 miles
    Test number
    715370077700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail91,030 miles (+19,801)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,030 miles
    Test number
    307007366635
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass71,229 miles (+19,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,229 miles
    Test number
    835838941841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass52,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,030 miles
    Test number
    186770046782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 JWR

Does L77 JWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 JWR is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 JWR?
The MOT on L77 JWR is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 JWR done?
L77 JWR was recorded at 158,951 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 11,452 miles a year.
Has L77 JWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 JWR has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L77 JWR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L77 JWR find?
L77 JWR passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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