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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

RGJ 49MOT history

RGJ 49 is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 180,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

RGJ 49 green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
180,362 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RGJ 49
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RGJ 49 was last recorded at 180,362 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,362 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,362 miles
  • 2025 – 178,810 miles
  • 2024 – 177,034 miles
  • 2023 – 173,410 miles
  • 2022 – 168,676 miles
  • 2021 – 161,779 miles
  • 2020 – 157,613 miles
  • 2019 – 154,702 miles
  • 2018 – 150,610 miles
  • 2017 – 143,089 miles
  • 2016 – 131,960 miles
  • 2015 – 122,182 miles
  • 2014 – 114,616 miles
  • 2013 – 106,782 miles
  • 2012 – 101,732 miles
  • 2011 – 96,743 miles
  • 2010 – 91,733 miles
  • 2009 – 82,436 miles
  • 2008 – 75,097 miles
  • 2007 – 66,516 miles
  • 2006 – 59,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,362 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s jacking points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    180,362 miles
    Test number
    300920556893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail180,362 miles (+1,552)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,362 miles
    Test number
    471656637296
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,810 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,810 miles
    Test number
    831982526297
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn close to the legal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRenew both suspension dust covers worn

  4. Fail178,810 miles (+1,776)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,810 miles
    Test number
    884041657092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn close to the legal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRenew both suspension dust covers worn

  5. Pass177,034 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    177,034 miles
    Test number
    926664990155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,410 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,410 miles
    Test number
    572894217197
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corroded

  7. Fail173,401 miles (+4,725)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,401 miles
    Test number
    665958104158
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour o/s & n/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corroded

  8. Pass168,676 miles (+6,897)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,676 miles
    Test number
    442940694169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass161,779 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    161,779 miles
    Test number
    172419880392
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail161,779 miles (+6)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,779 miles
    Test number
    380195761925
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail161,773 miles (+4,160)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,773 miles
    Test number
    533807697262
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass157,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,613 miles
    Test number
    619739316678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail157,613 miles (+2,911)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,613 miles
    Test number
    318632119516
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass154,702 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,702 miles
    Test number
    479086404347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail154,702 miles (+4,092)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,702 miles
    Test number
    485288755996
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass150,610 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,610 miles
    Test number
    707981367402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass143,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    143,089 miles
    Test number
    406328025541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail143,089 miles (+11,129)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,089 miles
    Test number
    587032597851
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass131,960 miles (+9,778)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,960 miles
    Test number
    189870606766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass122,182 miles (+7,566)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,182 miles
    Test number
    641766278018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,616 miles (+7,834)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,616 miles
    Test number
    816709754292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,782 miles
    Test number
    837593653272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,782 miles (+5,050)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,782 miles
    Test number
    465111343257
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  24. Pass101,732 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,732 miles
    Test number
    957405762227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,743 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,743 miles
    Test number
    855288251235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,733 miles (+9,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,733 miles
    Test number
    613800270203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass82,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,436 miles
    Test number
    801679819243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail82,436 miles (+7,339)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,436 miles
    Test number
    692907219285
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass75,097 miles (+8,581)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    322975838250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass66,516 miles (+7,454)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    910483227202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass59,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    830859116292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about RGJ 49

What vehicle is registration RGJ 49 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RGJ 49 on a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 6 Jul 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RGJ 49 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RGJ 49 is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on RGJ 49?
The MOT on RGJ 49 is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RGJ 49 done?
RGJ 49 was recorded at 180,362 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,020 miles a year.
Has RGJ 49 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RGJ 49 has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on RGJ 49 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 RGJ 49 find?
RGJ 49 passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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