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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

V10 DBJMOT history

V10 DBJ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

V10 DBJ grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,032 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 DBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 DBJ was last recorded at 104,032 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,602 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,430 miles
Average per year
5,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,032 miles
  • 2025 – 102,602 miles
  • 2024 – 98,924 miles
  • 2023 – 89,162 miles
  • 2022 – 85,675 miles
  • 2021 – 83,208 miles
  • 2020 – 82,020 miles
  • 2019 – 78,907 miles
  • 2018 – 75,847 miles
  • 2017 – 66,619 miles
  • 2016 – 57,350 miles
  • 2014 – 48,690 miles
  • 2013 – 42,069 miles
  • 2012 – 32,067 miles
  • 2011 – 26,133 miles
  • 2010 – 19,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,032 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm left (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,032 miles (+1,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,032 miles
    Test number
    411076118412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm left (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

  2. Pass102,602 miles (+3,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,602 miles
    Test number
    784529460803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufacture under tray fitted restricting full inspection

  3. Pass98,924 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,924 miles
    Test number
    644400175838
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail98,905 miles (+9,743)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,905 miles
    Test number
    404439491587
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,162 miles
    Test number
    459930166863
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail89,160 miles (+3,485)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    905950015299
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,675 miles (+2,467)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,675 miles
    Test number
    818992860667
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass83,208 miles (+1,188)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,208 miles
    Test number
    153676758165
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
    • 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. Pass82,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    231889311918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail82,020 miles (+3,113)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    274452790994
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn the face of the disc is coming away from the disc itself (disintegrating) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass78,907 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,907 miles
    Test number
    182073721120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,906 miles (+659)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,906 miles
    Test number
    478503649840
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass78,247 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    209218528409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,847 miles
    Test number
    231364295188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,847 miles (+9,228)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,847 miles
    Test number
    696372416136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass66,619 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    312995796010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,615 miles (+9,265)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    759849305327
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm / front bush (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm /front bush (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass57,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    599929300868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,350 miles (+8,660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    650326924816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass48,690 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,690 miles
    Test number
    247228324316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,069 miles (+34)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,069 miles
    Test number
    427609133467
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES AND CRACKING IN TREAD NEARSIDE REAR

  22. Fail42,035 miles (+9,968)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,035 miles
    Test number
    308288733378
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES AND CRACKING IN TREAD NEARSIDE REAR

  23. Pass32,067 miles (+5,934)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,067 miles
    Test number
    875612572298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,133 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,133 miles
    Test number
    367275361462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,747 miles
    Test number
    484880680264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V10 DBJ

Does V10 DBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 DBJ is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 DBJ?
The MOT on V10 DBJ is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 DBJ done?
V10 DBJ was recorded at 104,032 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
Has V10 DBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 DBJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V10 DBJ 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 V10 DBJ find?
V10 DBJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm left; under-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components.

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