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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V28 JJWMOT history

V28 JJW is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
116,724 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V28 JJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V28 JJW was last recorded at 116,724 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 12,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,846 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
12,878 miles
Average per year
10,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,724 miles
  • 2023 – 103,846 miles
  • 2022 – 86,276 miles
  • 2021 – 84,024 miles
  • 2020 – 79,157 miles
  • 2019 – 72,484 miles
  • 2018 – 59,658 miles
  • 2017 – 52,759 miles
  • 2016 – 38,587 miles
  • 2015 – 20,970 miles
  • 2014 – 17,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,724 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake wear sensor wire rubbing on wheel.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,724 miles (+12,878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,724 miles
    Test number
    724651713378
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake wear sensor wire rubbing on wheel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass103,846 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,846 miles
    Test number
    235422133900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,842 miles (+17,566)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,842 miles
    Test number
    724740464318
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,276 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,276 miles
    Test number
    838361621569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,024 miles (+4,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,024 miles
    Test number
    373630604608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,157 miles
    Test number
    736331642160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,157 miles (+6,673)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,157 miles
    Test number
    532937465673
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass72,484 miles (+12,826)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,484 miles
    Test number
    572030792876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,658 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    223757513960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,655 miles (+6,896)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,655 miles
    Test number
    198139501544
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass52,759 miles (+14,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,759 miles
    Test number
    946140064501
    • AdvisoryUndertray covers fitted

  12. Pass38,587 miles (+17,617)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,587 miles
    Test number
    450388760900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,970 miles (+3,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,970 miles
    Test number
    127637945118
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass17,855 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,855 miles
    Test number
    329466694234
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V28 JJW

Does V28 JJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V28 JJW expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V28 JJW?
The MOT on V28 JJW expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V28 JJW done?
V28 JJW was recorded at 116,724 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 10,084 miles a year.
Has V28 JJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V28 JJW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V28 JJW 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 V28 JJW find?
V28 JJW passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from engine.; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front inner brake wear sensor wire rubbing on wheel., and 1 more.

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