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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T976 JNKMOT history

T976 JNK is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
169,422 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T976 JNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T976 JNK was last recorded at 169,422 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 1,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,262 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,160 miles
Average per year
2,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,422 miles
  • 2024 – 168,262 miles
  • 2023 – 167,155 miles
  • 2022 – 165,291 miles
  • 2021 – 162,544 miles
  • 2020 – 161,714 miles
  • 2019 – 160,246 miles
  • 2018 – 158,424 miles
  • 2017 – 156,222 miles
  • 2016 – 153,675 miles
  • 2015 – 151,155 miles
  • 2014 – 149,202 miles
  • 2013 – 146,214 miles
  • 2012 – 143,503 miles
  • 2011 – 141,608 miles
  • 2010 – 138,664 miles
  • 2009 – 136,474 miles
  • 2008 – 133,535 miles
  • 2007 – 126,751 miles
  • 2006 – 121,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,422 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,422 miles (+1,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    169,422 miles
    Test number
    700049935166
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass168,262 miles (+1,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    168,262 miles
    Test number
    651242640897
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel lines rusty

  3. Pass167,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    167,155 miles
    Test number
    703960738948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,155 miles (+1,864)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,155 miles
    Test number
    820220458861
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both Sides (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,291 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,291 miles
    Test number
    245814701817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,544 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,544 miles
    Test number
    626923626745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,533 miles (+819)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,533 miles
    Test number
    170743494005
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass161,714 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,714 miles
    Test number
    837514855583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,246 miles (+1,822)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,246 miles
    Test number
    364283104067
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,424 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    158,424 miles
    Test number
    182008904536
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass156,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,222 miles
    Test number
    630534300211
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding

  12. Fail156,221 miles (+2,546)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,221 miles
    Test number
    212702968155
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass153,675 miles (+2,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    153,675 miles
    Test number
    259982249158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corroding

  14. Pass151,155 miles (+1,953)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    151,155 miles
    Test number
    127325675440
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear flexy brake hoses perished

  15. Pass149,202 miles (+2,988)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    149,202 miles
    Test number
    785984244009
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion in fuel tanks suports straps.
    • NoteCorrosion in n/s/r centre fuel pipes req's attention.
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp aim slightly low.
    • NoteRear exhaust heat sheild insecure.
    • NoteTravel in hand brake lever req's attention.

  16. Pass146,214 miles (+2,711)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    146,214 miles
    Test number
    658354743009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear fuel pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • NoteSills covered undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

  17. Pass143,503 miles (+1,895)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    143,503 miles
    Test number
    779995452025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pipes surface rusted
    • NoteRear fuel pipes surface rusted

  18. Pass141,608 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    141,608 miles
    Test number
    346612261096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass138,664 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    138,664 miles
    Test number
    981473960069
    • NoteRear tyres worn 3mm.

  20. Fail138,664 miles (+2,190)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,664 miles
    Test number
    142093360466
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear tyres worn 3mm.

  21. Pass136,474 miles (+2,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    136,474 miles
    Test number
    513645669025
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp [dip] light [inner] flector loose & aim slightly low req's attention.

  22. Pass133,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    133,535 miles
    Test number
    234381878008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail133,535 miles (+6,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,535 miles
    Test number
    973801978022
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  24. Pass126,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    126,751 miles
    Test number
    563091677059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail126,751 miles (+5,637)1 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,751 miles
    Test number
    171438067070
    • DangerousBrake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brakes discs worn. †condensation in n/s/f headlamp glass.

  26. Pass121,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    121,114 miles
    Test number
    983057266000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T976 JNK

Does T976 JNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T976 JNK expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T976 JNK?
The MOT on T976 JNK expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T976 JNK done?
T976 JNK was recorded at 169,422 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 2,537 miles a year.
Has T976 JNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T976 JNK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T976 JNK 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 T976 JNK find?
T976 JNK passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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