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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

V27 JLKMOT history

V27 JLK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 102,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,667 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 JLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 JLK was last recorded at 102,667 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,708 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,959 miles
Average per year
6,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,667 miles
  • 2025 – 100,708 miles
  • 2024 – 93,367 miles
  • 2023 – 85,329 miles
  • 2022 – 76,045 miles
  • 2021 – 66,950 miles
  • 2020 – 62,030 miles
  • 2019 – 56,107 miles
  • 2018 – 50,876 miles
  • 2017 – 45,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,667 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,667 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,667 miles
    Test number
    972108438437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,708 miles (+7,341)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    100,708 miles
    Test number
    741428561633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Pass93,367 miles (+8,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,367 miles
    Test number
    214192397569
    • AdvisoryRear 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))
  4. Pass85,329 miles (+9,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,329 miles
    Test number
    243774869615
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass76,045 miles (+9,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,045 miles
    Test number
    501275126656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass66,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,950 miles
    Test number
    522811198986
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail66,950 miles (+4,920)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,950 miles
    Test number
    135677821697
    • MajorCentral Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass62,030 miles (+5,923)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,030 miles
    Test number
    265058936798
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn to 3mm.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front inner brake pads appear low.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to 3mm and splits in tread.
  9. Pass56,107 miles (+5,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    501657757254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass50,876 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,876 miles
    Test number
    351890085281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,770 miles
    Test number
    264838216116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V27 JLK

Does V27 JLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V27 JLK is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V27 JLK?
The MOT on V27 JLK is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V27 JLK done?
V27 JLK was recorded at 102,667 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,256 miles a year.
Has V27 JLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 JLK has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V27 JLK 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 V27 JLK find?
V27 JLK passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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