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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

T23 JWAMOT history

T23 JWA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 202,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
202,438 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 JWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 JWA was last recorded at 202,438 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2016: 126,203 miles, lower than 185,406 miles on 31 Oct 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
198,834 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,604 miles
Average per year
7,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,438 miles
  • 2024 – 198,834 miles
  • 2023 – 194,250 miles
  • 2022 – 182,405 miles
  • 2021 – 166,557 miles
  • 2020 – 159,919 miles
  • 2019 – 153,337 miles
  • 2018 – 145,768 miles
  • 2017 – 136,919 miles
  • 2016 – 126,203 miles
  • 2015 – 185,406 miles
  • 2014 – 161,987 miles
  • 2013 – 155,584 miles
  • 2012 – 148,577 miles
  • 2011 – 135,809 miles
  • 2010 – 96,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,438 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,438 miles (+3,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    202,438 miles
    Test number
    697306811832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass198,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    198,834 miles
    Test number
    961782237742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail198,834 miles (+4,584)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,834 miles
    Test number
    133778874772
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

  4. Pass194,250 miles (+11,845)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    194,250 miles
    Test number
    480502319048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass182,405 miles (+15,848)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,405 miles
    Test number
    864705600325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,557 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,557 miles
    Test number
    542237903313
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,555 miles (+6,636)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,555 miles
    Test number
    157914487565
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass159,919 miles (+6,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,919 miles
    Test number
    556042835729
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass153,337 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,337 miles
    Test number
    326182471770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,768 miles (+8,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    145,768 miles
    Test number
    278697207693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass136,919 miles (+10,716)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,919 miles
    Test number
    759249293433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,203 miles (-59,203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,203 miles
    Test number
    778619782315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass185,406 miles (+23,419)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    185,406 miles
    Test number
    131478000529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass161,987 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    161,987 miles
    Test number
    598945604365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass155,584 miles (+7,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    155,584 miles
    Test number
    489602093209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass148,577 miles (+12,768)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    148,577 miles
    Test number
    798467702341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    135,809 miles
    Test number
    395204281291
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail135,809 miles (+39,386)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,809 miles
    Test number
    399563081228
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass96,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    323830670448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,423 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    310330070458
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T23 JWA

Does T23 JWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 JWA is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T23 JWA?
The MOT on T23 JWA is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 JWA done?
T23 JWA was recorded at 202,438 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,016 miles a year.
Has T23 JWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 JWA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T23 JWA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T23 JWA find?
T23 JWA passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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