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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S20 JSMMOT history

S20 JSM is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 130,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
130,571 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 JSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 JSM was last recorded at 130,571 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,436 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,135 miles
Average per year
8,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,571 miles
  • 2024 – 129,436 miles
  • 2023 – 126,045 miles
  • 2022 – 117,586 miles
  • 2021 – 114,117 miles
  • 2020 – 108,939 miles
  • 2019 – 103,201 miles
  • 2018 – 87,331 miles
  • 2016 – 61,019 miles
  • 2015 – 44,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,571 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. Full inspection of inner brake pads not possible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,571 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    130,571 miles
    Test number
    240611239451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,436 miles (+3,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,436 miles
    Test number
    470745272802
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  3. Pass126,045 miles (+8,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,045 miles
    Test number
    159745846649
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and on limit in centre tread.Replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass117,586 miles (+3,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,586 miles
    Test number
    697741674245
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  5. Pass114,117 miles (+76)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,117 miles
    Test number
    558234490266
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. Full inspection of inner brake pads not possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail114,041 miles (+5,102)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,041 miles
    Test number
    114187020510
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. Full inspection of inner brake pads not possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass108,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,939 miles
    Test number
    898972111523
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail108,939 miles (+5,738)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,939 miles
    Test number
    879351499522
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass103,201 miles (+15,870)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,201 miles
    Test number
    746116823316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,331 miles (+26,312)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,331 miles
    Test number
    138368832976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on the outer edges
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on the inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
  11. Pass61,019 miles (+16,020)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,019 miles
    Test number
    959079791273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,999 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,999 miles
    Test number
    618489765187
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S20 JSM

Does S20 JSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 JSM is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 JSM?
The MOT on S20 JSM is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 JSM done?
S20 JSM was recorded at 130,571 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 8,006 miles a year.
Has S20 JSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 JSM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S20 JSM 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 S20 JSM find?
S20 JSM passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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