BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
V40 JCDMOT history
V40 JCD is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 147,539 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 147,539 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 JCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 JCD was last recorded at 147,539 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 13,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,657 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,882 miles
- Average per year
- 10,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,539 miles
- 2025 – 133,657 miles
- 2024 – 118,248 miles
- 2023 – 105,416 miles
- 2022 – 93,502 miles
- 2021 – 87,187 miles
- 2020 – 72,354 miles
- 2018 – 62,293 miles
- 2017 – 45,730 miles
- 2016 – 34,947 miles
- 2015 – 26,142 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,539 miles
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,539 miles (+13,882)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 147,539 miles
- Test number
- 175226124974
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit
Pass133,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 133,657 miles
- Test number
- 905586603031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,657 miles (+15,409)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,657 miles
- Test number
- 249592072307
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,248 miles (+12,832)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 118,248 miles
- Test number
- 519372720440
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass105,416 miles (+11,914)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 105,416 miles
- Test number
- 447444260010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,502 miles (+122)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 93,502 miles
- Test number
- 848899018605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,380 miles (+6,193)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,380 miles
- Test number
- 425244211027
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass87,187 miles (+14,833)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 87,187 miles
- Test number
- 708323855793
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 72,354 miles
- Test number
- 447269729653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,354 miles (+10,061)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,354 miles
- Test number
- 188330584666
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass62,293 miles (+10,600)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 62,293 miles
- Test number
- 663345333082
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass51,693 miles (+5,963)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 51,693 miles
- Test number
- 563906676299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 45,730 miles
- Test number
- 611103136976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,730 miles (+10,783)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,730 miles
- Test number
- 582891286728
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,947 miles (+8,805)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 34,947 miles
- Test number
- 338048854188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 26,142 miles
- Test number
- 857762255195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V40 JCD
- Does V40 JCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 JCD is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 JCD?
- The MOT on V40 JCD is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 JCD done?
- V40 JCD was recorded at 147,539 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 10,799 miles a year.
- Has V40 JCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 JCD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V40 JCD 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 V40 JCD find?
- V40 JCD passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: both rear tyres close to legal limit.
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