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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

V21 JRHMOT history

V21 JRH is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

V21 JRH grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
163,621 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 JRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 JRH was last recorded at 163,621 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 12,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,614 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,007 miles
Average per year
7,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,621 miles
  • 2024 – 151,614 miles
  • 2023 – 147,095 miles
  • 2022 – 137,991 miles
  • 2021 – 127,989 miles
  • 2020 – 118,550 miles
  • 2019 – 111,739 miles
  • 2018 – 106,960 miles
  • 2017 – 95,547 miles
  • 2016 – 89,165 miles
  • 2015 – 79,015 miles
  • 2013 – 73,333 miles
  • 2012 – 68,368 miles
  • 2011 – 64,733 miles
  • 2010 – 60,390 miles
  • 2009 – 41,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,621 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,621 miles (+12,007)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    163,621 miles
    Test number
    819531644568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,614 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,614 miles
    Test number
    312127189204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,095 miles (+9,104)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,095 miles
    Test number
    845950791701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,991 miles (+10,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,991 miles
    Test number
    333625083803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518w94 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018y97 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass127,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,989 miles
    Test number
    606387307442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,989 miles (+9,439)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,989 miles
    Test number
    302937429245
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass118,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,550 miles
    Test number
    214706228354
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail118,550 miles (+6,811)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,550 miles
    Test number
    314430163382
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass111,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,739 miles
    Test number
    295888281094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,739 miles (+4,779)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,739 miles
    Test number
    532326060658
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass106,960 miles (+11,413)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,960 miles
    Test number
    582798070877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,547 miles (+6,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,547 miles
    Test number
    679188276255
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted
  13. Pass89,165 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,165 miles
    Test number
    461667828901
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWhen car brought in air bag light on dash.air bag light of through out mot test.
  14. Fail89,165 miles (+10,150)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,165 miles
    Test number
    655040447791
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWhen car brought in air bag light on dash.air bag light of through out mot test.
  15. Pass79,015 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,015 miles
    Test number
    505155705043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,333 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,333 miles
    Test number
    298728643326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,368 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,368 miles
    Test number
    448294662487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,733 miles (+4,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,733 miles
    Test number
    718604061380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass60,390 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,390 miles
    Test number
    181643040386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,570 miles (+15,803)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,570 miles
    Test number
    903550760265
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass41,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,767 miles
    Test number
    204883959231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 JRH

Does V21 JRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 JRH is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V21 JRH?
The MOT on V21 JRH is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 JRH done?
V21 JRH was recorded at 163,621 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 7,537 miles a year.
Has V21 JRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 JRH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V21 JRH 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 V21 JRH find?
V21 JRH passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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