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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,991 cc

V18 JTBMOT history

V18 JTB is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 22 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

V18 JTB silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,674 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 JTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 JTB was last recorded at 98,674 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 14,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,003 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,671 miles
Average per year
4,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,674 miles
  • 2025 – 84,003 miles
  • 2024 – 73,774 miles
  • 2023 – 61,009 miles
  • 2022 – 50,292 miles
  • 2021 – 46,245 miles
  • 2020 – 46,015 miles
  • 2019 – 32,302 miles
  • 2017 – 30,464 miles
  • 2016 – 28,924 miles
  • 2015 – 27,388 miles
  • 2014 – 26,117 miles
  • 2013 – 24,408 miles
  • 2012 – 21,066 miles
  • 2011 – 19,531 miles
  • 2010 – 18,198 miles
  • 2009 – 16,134 miles
  • 2008 – 14,295 miles
  • 2007 – 11,958 miles
  • 2006 – 8,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,674 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,674 miles (+14,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,674 miles
    Test number
    633407270121
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,003 miles (+10,229)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,003 miles
    Test number
    557085955032
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body heat sheild loose

  3. Pass73,774 miles (+12,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,774 miles
    Test number
    701269085978
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass61,009 miles (+10,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,009 miles
    Test number
    457018586822
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass50,292 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,292 miles
    Test number
    282329275628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,245 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,245 miles
    Test number
    548607471176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,015 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,015 miles
    Test number
    338669396021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail46,015 miles (+13,713)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,015 miles
    Test number
    727024388407
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass32,302 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,302 miles
    Test number
    234442281594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,464 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,464 miles
    Test number
    540446618217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,924 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,924 miles
    Test number
    547641605123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,388 miles (+1,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,388 miles
    Test number
    355475121731
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slight perishing on side walls

  13. Pass26,117 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,117 miles
    Test number
    409447154453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,408 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,408 miles
    Test number
    485252053310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,707 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,707 miles
    Test number
    346381213092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,066 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    21,066 miles
    Test number
    736846342045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,531 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,531 miles
    Test number
    388474131074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,198 miles (+2,064)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,198 miles
    Test number
    331366040011
    • NoteHandbrake efficiecy low
    • NoteSlight smearing of front wiper blades

  19. Pass16,134 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,134 miles
    Test number
    133029379005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,295 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,295 miles
    Test number
    454900488097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,958 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,958 miles
    Test number
    401820187067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,970 miles
    Test number
    223694976006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 JTB

Does V18 JTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 JTB is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 JTB?
The MOT on V18 JTB is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 JTB done?
V18 JTB was recorded at 98,674 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,524 miles a year.
Has V18 JTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 JTB has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on V18 JTB 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 V18 JTB find?
V18 JTB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear suspension; oil leak, but not excessive.

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