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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

T26 JNRMOT history

T26 JNR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,894 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 JNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 JNR was last recorded at 92,894 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,894 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,894 miles
  • 2025 – 90,823 miles
  • 2024 – 88,393 miles
  • 2023 – 86,562 miles
  • 2022 – 84,831 miles
  • 2021 – 82,865 miles
  • 2020 – 80,783 miles
  • 2019 – 78,207 miles
  • 2018 – 75,536 miles
  • 2017 – 71,590 miles
  • 2016 – 69,006 miles
  • 2015 – 65,750 miles
  • 2014 – 63,113 miles
  • 2013 – 57,958 miles
  • 2012 – 49,808 miles
  • 2011 – 40,199 miles
  • 2010 – 30,859 miles
  • 2009 – 29,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,894 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,894 miles
    Test number
    162984628817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail92,894 miles (+2,071)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,894 miles
    Test number
    482478966280
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass90,823 miles (+2,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,823 miles
    Test number
    607664067552
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front backing plates corroded

  4. Pass88,393 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,393 miles
    Test number
    549745447155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail88,393 miles (+1,831)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,393 miles
    Test number
    631356248248
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,562 miles
    Test number
    766352904921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,562 miles (+1,731)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,562 miles
    Test number
    752932782504
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,831 miles
    Test number
    690085322454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,831 miles (+1,966)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,831 miles
    Test number
    378550434539
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass82,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,865 miles
    Test number
    617547525721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail82,895 miles (+2,112)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,895 miles
    Test number
    118207110207
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass80,783 miles (+2,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,783 miles
    Test number
    326011265008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass78,207 miles (+2,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,207 miles
    Test number
    582740123837
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass75,536 miles (+3,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    352609181568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass71,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,590 miles
    Test number
    215842689784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,590 miles (+2,584)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,590 miles
    Test number
    692147425754
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass69,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,006 miles
    Test number
    926170212132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,006 miles (+3,256)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,006 miles
    Test number
    672655845871
    • FailureFront Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass65,750 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    295536255026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,113 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,113 miles
    Test number
    878660154027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,958 miles (+8,150)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,958 miles
    Test number
    885593753010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,808 miles (+9,609)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,808 miles
    Test number
    235335572069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,199 miles
    Test number
    897969961057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,199 miles (+9,340)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,199 miles
    Test number
    228519761045
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass30,859 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,859 miles
    Test number
    832498380005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,505 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,505 miles
    Test number
    394250259274
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  27. Fail29,505 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,505 miles
    Test number
    884470459238
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about T26 JNR

Does T26 JNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 JNR is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 JNR?
The MOT on T26 JNR is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 JNR done?
T26 JNR was recorded at 92,894 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 3,746 miles a year.
Has T26 JNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 JNR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T26 JNR 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 T26 JNR find?
T26 JNR passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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