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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,991 cc

S69 JMGMOT history

S69 JMG is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2025
Mileage
179,186 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S69 JMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S69 JMG was last recorded at 179,186 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 6,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2016: 16,863 miles, lower than 131,179 miles on 3 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,997 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,189 miles
Average per year
6,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,186 miles
  • 2023 – 172,997 miles
  • 2022 – 168,500 miles
  • 2021 – 164,816 miles
  • 2020 – 160,281 miles
  • 2019 – 156,292 miles
  • 2018 – 150,389 miles
  • 2017 – 143,078 miles
  • 2016 – 136,863 miles
  • 2015 – 131,179 miles
  • 2014 – 124,673 miles
  • 2013 – 118,982 miles
  • 2012 – 112,713 miles
  • 2011 – 105,152 miles
  • 2010 – 94,758 miles
  • 2009 – 81,130 miles
  • 2008 – 69,164 miles
  • 2006 – 62,536 miles
  • 2005 – 61,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,186 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Lamps (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,186 miles (+6,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,186 miles
    Test number
    964651022089
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass172,997 miles (+4,497)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    172,997 miles
    Test number
    875104566239
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,500 miles
    Test number
    912176833693
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silincer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail168,494 miles (+3,678)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,494 miles
    Test number
    239836924453
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silincer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass164,816 miles (+4,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,816 miles
    Test number
    993666816613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass160,281 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,281 miles
    Test number
    725848955964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail160,276 miles (+3,984)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,276 miles
    Test number
    574809822139
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel tank insecure Strap Broken/Corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Paint Over Lense (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel tank insecure Strap Broken/Corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Paint Over Lense (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking Brake (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass156,292 miles (+5,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,292 miles
    Test number
    171368651639
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass150,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,389 miles
    Test number
    708914045095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,379 miles (+7,301)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,379 miles
    Test number
    509774363923
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass143,078 miles (+152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    143,078 miles
    Test number
    374043528981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail142,926 miles (+6,063)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,926 miles
    Test number
    507353465022
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass136,863 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,863 miles
    Test number
    914456737383
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer back (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail16,863 miles (-114,316)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,863 miles
    Test number
    860446080655
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer back (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass131,179 miles (+6,506)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,179 miles
    Test number
    517925465130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,673 miles (+6)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    124,673 miles
    Test number
    955795744216
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes covered with grease (inspected as best possible)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield is loose

  17. Fail124,667 miles (+5,685)3 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,667 miles
    Test number
    139091544237
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes are covered with grease(inspected as best aspossible)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is punctured
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield is loose

  18. Pass118,982 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,982 miles
    Test number
    787661043284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass118,982 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,982 miles
    Test number
    796481043262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail118,980 miles (+6,267)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,980 miles
    Test number
    255230343252
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass112,713 miles (+7,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,713 miles
    Test number
    538022142250
    • NoteMain fuel line slightly corroded

  22. Pass105,152 miles (+10,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,152 miles
    Test number
    285497201259
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass94,758 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    94,758 miles
    Test number
    660904690174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,661 miles (+13,531)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,661 miles
    Test number
    834538980147
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass81,130 miles (+11,966)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,130 miles
    Test number
    734321809225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,164 miles (+6,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,164 miles
    Test number
    141240918220
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass62,536 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,536 miles
    Test number
    612051756265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    61,634 miles
    Test number
    513584615266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S69 JMG

Does S69 JMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S69 JMG expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S69 JMG?
The MOT on S69 JMG expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S69 JMG done?
S69 JMG was recorded at 179,186 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 6,122 miles a year.
Has S69 JMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S69 JMG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S69 JMG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S69 JMG find?
S69 JMG passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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