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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T888 JWWMOT history

T888 JWW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 144,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,142 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 JWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 JWW was last recorded at 144,142 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 7,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,090 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,052 miles
Average per year
9,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,142 miles
  • 2025 – 137,090 miles
  • 2024 – 132,957 miles
  • 2023 – 127,881 miles
  • 2021 – 125,233 miles
  • 2020 – 110,038 miles
  • 2019 – 89,787 miles
  • 2018 – 77,430 miles
  • 2017 – 63,700 miles
  • 2016 – 48,989 miles
  • 2015 – 41,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,142 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and grooved

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,142 miles (+7,052)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,142 miles
    Test number
    315161948604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,090 miles (+4,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,090 miles
    Test number
    962906879565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass132,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,957 miles
    Test number
    739896287173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Fail132,957 miles (+5,076)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,957 miles
    Test number
    943254336153
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass127,881 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,881 miles
    Test number
    828627583548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,233 miles
    Test number
    819768313017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,233 miles (+15,195)5 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,233 miles
    Test number
    686931670921
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass110,038 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,038 miles
    Test number
    807958186589
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail109,922 miles (+20,135)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,922 miles
    Test number
    368134555624
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass89,787 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,787 miles
    Test number
    933659484399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is not a run flat tyre
  11. Fail89,787 miles (+12,357)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,787 miles
    Test number
    991120349288
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres and nearly through to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is not a run flat tyre
  12. Pass77,430 miles (+13,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    406650197828
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads are worn, slightly binding
  13. Pass63,700 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,700 miles
    Test number
    741063241813
    • 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)
  14. Fail63,697 miles (+14,708)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,697 miles
    Test number
    619147201601
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
  15. Pass48,989 miles (+7,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    721395676154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn outer edges
  16. Pass41,015 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,015 miles
    Test number
    377227565198
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T888 JWW

Does T888 JWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 JWW is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 JWW?
The MOT on T888 JWW is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 JWW done?
T888 JWW was recorded at 144,142 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 9,307 miles a year.
Has T888 JWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 JWW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T888 JWW 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 T888 JWW find?
T888 JWW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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