
BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
S34 JDMMOT history
S34 JDM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 152,011 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,404 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S34 JDM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 27 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S34 JDM was last recorded at 152,011 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 5,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,037 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,974 miles
- Average per year
- 7,404 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,011 miles
- 2025 – 146,037 miles
- 2024 – 141,325 miles
- 2023 – 134,846 miles
- 2022 – 133,500 miles
- 2021 – 126,104 miles
- 2020 – 117,228 miles
- 2019 – 112,386 miles
- 2018 – 105,132 miles
- 2017 – 98,339 miles
- 2016 – 90,900 miles
- 2015 – 82,113 miles
- 2014 – 74,786 miles
- 2013 – 67,874 miles
- 2012 – 54,059 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Handbrake travel getting high
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,011 miles (+5,974)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 152,011 miles
- Test number
- 686166346954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,037 miles (+4,712)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 146,037 miles
- Test number
- 695803610617
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass141,325 miles (+6,479)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 141,325 miles
- Test number
- 333971332761
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view area A (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass134,846 miles (+1,346)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 134,846 miles
- Test number
- 694160338233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,500 miles (+7,396)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 133,500 miles
- Test number
- 561421630868
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel left on handbrake lever
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass126,104 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 126,104 miles
- Test number
- 806287846225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting high
Fail126,104 miles (+8,876)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,104 miles
- Test number
- 449447598123
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting high
Pass117,228 miles (+4,842)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 117,228 miles
- Test number
- 422780306712
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass112,386 miles (+7,254)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 112,386 miles
- Test number
- 658500013518
- AdvisoryOffside Front vin plate damaged on door pillar
Pass105,132 miles (+6,793)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 105,132 miles
- Test number
- 269086834156
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,339 miles (+7,439)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 98,339 miles
- Test number
- 221391841566
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limits and inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,900 miles (+8,787)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 90,900 miles
- Test number
- 334786403011
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Pass82,113 miles (+7,327)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 82,113 miles
- Test number
- 714343173832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,786 miles (+6,912)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 74,786 miles
- Test number
- 688037314354
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,874 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 67,874 miles
- Test number
- 125253523305
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail67,874 miles (+381)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,874 miles
- Test number
- 726423323309
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,493 miles (+13,434)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 67,493 miles
- Test number
- 306595283225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,059 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 54,059 miles
- Test number
- 415134792240
- 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)
Questions about S34 JDM
- Does S34 JDM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S34 JDM is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S34 JDM?
- The MOT on S34 JDM is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S34 JDM done?
- S34 JDM was recorded at 152,011 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,404 miles a year.
- Has S34 JDM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S34 JDM has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on S34 JDM 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 S34 JDM find?
- S34 JDM passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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