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BMW 520

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,991 cc

S65 JYXMOT history

S65 JYX is a red petrol BMW 520 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 237,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
237,964 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 JYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 JYX was last recorded at 237,964 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,943 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
7,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 237,964 miles
  • 2022 – 235,529 miles
  • 2020 – 228,534 miles
  • 2019 – 214,852 miles
  • 2018 – 196,238 miles
  • 2017 – 191,907 miles
  • 2016 – 185,784 miles
  • 2015 – 179,705 miles
  • 2014 – 172,862 miles
  • 2013 – 166,210 miles
  • 2012 – 158,690 miles
  • 2011 – 152,368 miles
  • 2010 – 145,151 miles
  • 2009 – 138,145 miles
  • 2008 – 130,609 miles
  • 2007 – 123,106 miles
  • 2006 – 115,725 miles
  • 2005 – 104,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,964 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,964 miles (+21)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    237,964 miles
    Test number
    404460514282
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail237,943 miles (+2,414)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,943 miles
    Test number
    196349503020
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass235,529 miles (+6,995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    235,529 miles
    Test number
    700870741581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass228,534 miles (+13,682)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    228,534 miles
    Test number
    136455399218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass214,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    214,852 miles
    Test number
    159115998846
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail214,852 miles (+18,614)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,852 miles
    Test number
    719527064584
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass196,238 miles (+4,331)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    196,238 miles
    Test number
    494914447479
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efforts low

  8. Pass191,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    191,907 miles
    Test number
    253775125559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail191,907 miles (+6,123)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,907 miles
    Test number
    145872855061
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass185,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    185,784 miles
    Test number
    419713426232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail185,784 miles (+6,079)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,784 miles
    Test number
    386161097720
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass179,705 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    179,705 miles
    Test number
    949030015289
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail179,514 miles (+6,652)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,514 miles
    Test number
    669651405233
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor comdition

  14. Pass172,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    172,862 miles
    Test number
    245955384155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail172,862 miles (+6,652)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,862 miles
    Test number
    878763784183
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass166,210 miles (+7,520)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    166,210 miles
    Test number
    157544503260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass158,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    158,690 miles
    Test number
    317731592172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail158,690 miles (+6,322)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,690 miles
    Test number
    429631692158
    • Repaired at testNearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass152,368 miles (+7,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    152,368 miles
    Test number
    997468701276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass145,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    145,151 miles
    Test number
    331140400299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail145,151 miles (+7,006)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,151 miles
    Test number
    871230700288
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass138,145 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    138,145 miles
    Test number
    641030219233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass130,609 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    130,609 miles
    Test number
    803341018211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail130,608 miles (+7,502)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,608 miles
    Test number
    132070718229
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass123,106 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    123,106 miles
    Test number
    622212317220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail123,103 miles (+7,378)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,103 miles
    Test number
    354551817421
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail115,725 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,725 miles
    Test number
    412187906262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass115,725 miles (+11,007)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    115,725 miles
    Test number
    770947506236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass104,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    104,718 miles
    Test number
    330548505474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S65 JYX

Does S65 JYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S65 JYX expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S65 JYX?
The MOT on S65 JYX expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S65 JYX done?
S65 JYX was recorded at 237,964 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 7,596 miles a year.
Has S65 JYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 JYX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S65 JYX 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 S65 JYX find?
S65 JYX passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached, and 3 more.

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