BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
V21 WJSMOT history
V21 WJS is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 180,283 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 180,283 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,899 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V21 WJS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V21 WJS was last recorded at 180,283 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 14,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 166,265 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,018 miles
- Average per year
- 7,899 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,283 miles
- 2025 – 166,265 miles
- 2024 – 150,336 miles
- 2023 – 139,610 miles
- 2022 – 131,533 miles
- 2021 – 126,247 miles
- 2019 – 123,014 miles
- 2018 – 116,905 miles
- 2017 – 114,119 miles
- 2016 – 107,485 miles
- 2015 – 101,095 miles
- 2014 – 95,188 miles
- 2013 – 84,574 miles
- 2012 – 75,516 miles
- 2011 – 66,198 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,283 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommended (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommended (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive required more detailed inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded recommended (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light intensity slightly reduced recommended
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,283 miles (+14,018)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 180,283 miles
- Test number
- 440376526892
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommended (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommended (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive required more detailed inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded recommended (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light intensity slightly reduced recommended
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,265 miles (+15,929)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 166,265 miles
- Test number
- 875393931987
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass150,336 miles (+10,726)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 150,336 miles
- Test number
- 328137283689
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass139,610 miles (+8,077)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 139,610 miles
- Test number
- 646863880218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass131,533 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 131,533 miles
- Test number
- 346265476775
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail131,531 miles (+5,284)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,531 miles
- Test number
- 590489127395
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass126,247 miles (+3,233)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 126,247 miles
- Test number
- 488446391847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,014 miles (+6,109)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 123,014 miles
- Test number
- 853204927125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,905 miles (+2,786)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 116,905 miles
- Test number
- 816377726902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,119 miles (+6,634)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 114,119 miles
- Test number
- 431651308504
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass107,485 miles (+6,390)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 107,485 miles
- Test number
- 262480075488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,095 miles (+5,907)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 101,095 miles
- Test number
- 535458565082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,188 miles (+10,614)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 95,188 miles
- Test number
- 236705444243
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,574 miles (+177)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 84,574 miles
- Test number
- 656911263212
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail84,397 miles (+8,881)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,397 miles
- Test number
- 659895453275
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass75,516 miles (+9,318)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 75,516 miles
- Test number
- 426146362271
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass66,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 66,198 miles
- Test number
- 906216461261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V21 WJS
- Does V21 WJS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 WJS is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V21 WJS?
- The MOT on V21 WJS is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V21 WJS done?
- V21 WJS was recorded at 180,283 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 7,899 miles a year.
- Has V21 WJS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V21 WJS has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on V21 WJS 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 WJS find?
- V21 WJS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommended; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommended; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 8 more.
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