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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S20 NJNMOT history

S20 NJN is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 158,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

S20 NJN white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,035 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
19,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 NJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 NJN was last recorded at 158,035 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 30,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,675 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
30,360 miles
Average per year
19,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,035 miles
  • 2025 – 127,675 miles
  • 2024 – 93,746 miles
  • 2023 – 63,170 miles
  • 2022 – 39,179 miles
  • 2021 – 27,694 miles
  • 2020 – 25,286 miles
  • 2019 – 13,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,035 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,035 miles
    Test number
    941652296226
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail158,035 miles (+30,360)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,035 miles
    Test number
    641751289072
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass127,675 miles (+33,929)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,675 miles
    Test number
    181106909810
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass93,746 miles (+30,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    267840384738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges starting to wear smooth. Also has a cut in the outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the cords. Advise being changed. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass63,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,170 miles
    Test number
    566888665035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS are strongly advised to be replaced at the same time as the front brake pads. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS and OS are very close to 1.5mm. Change discs at same time. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail63,170 miles (+23,991)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,170 miles
    Test number
    194315261680
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both NS and OS (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS are strongly advised to be replaced at the same time as the front brake pads. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS and OS are very close to 1.5mm. Change discs at same time. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass39,179 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,179 miles
    Test number
    765373758647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,087 miles (+11,393)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,087 miles
    Test number
    757570470136
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass27,694 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    27,694 miles
    Test number
    827330656297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,286 miles (+11,791)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    25,286 miles
    Test number
    435717860685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    13,495 miles
    Test number
    424345354000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 NJN

Does S20 NJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 NJN is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 NJN?
The MOT on S20 NJN is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 NJN done?
S20 NJN was recorded at 158,035 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 19,788 miles a year.
Has S20 NJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 NJN has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 NJN 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 NJN find?
S20 NJN passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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