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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

S18 JSEMOT history

S18 JSE is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 25 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 112,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

S18 JSE blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,000 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 JSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 JSE was last recorded at 112,000 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 7,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,531 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,469 miles
Average per year
9,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,000 miles
  • 2025 – 104,531 miles
  • 2024 – 96,068 miles
  • 2023 – 87,314 miles
  • 2022 – 74,756 miles
  • 2021 – 58,590 miles
  • 2020 – 47,800 miles
  • 2019 – 39,733 miles
  • 2018 – 29,790 miles
  • 2017 – 19,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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 Inner Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,000 miles
    Test number
    111504259345
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail112,000 miles (+7,469)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,000 miles
    Test number
    297360516746
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass104,531 miles (+8,463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,531 miles
    Test number
    274217338283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,068 miles (+8,754)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    483320174008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass87,314 miles (+12,558)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,314 miles
    Test number
    741673491309
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,756 miles (+167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,756 miles
    Test number
    648046872401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

  7. Fail74,589 miles (+15,999)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,589 miles
    Test number
    388867526005
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

  8. Pass58,590 miles (+10,790)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,590 miles
    Test number
    792006314064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,800 miles (+8,067)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,800 miles
    Test number
    778707767947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,733 miles (+9,943)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,733 miles
    Test number
    341371265529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,790 miles (+10,743)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    29,790 miles
    Test number
    296468716540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    19,047 miles
    Test number
    135043722777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 JSE

Does S18 JSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 JSE is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 JSE?
The MOT on S18 JSE is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 JSE done?
S18 JSE was recorded at 112,000 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 9,881 miles a year.
Has S18 JSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 JSE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 JSE 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 S18 JSE find?
S18 JSE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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