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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V44 LYJMOT history

V44 LYJ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 74,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

V44 LYJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
74,823 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 LYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
4 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 LYJ was last recorded at 74,823 miles on 29 May 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,797 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
5,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,823 miles
  • 2025 – 63,509 miles
  • 2024 – 60,268 miles
  • 2023 – 56,332 miles
  • 2022 – 52,142 miles
  • 2021 – 48,396 miles
  • 2020 – 44,603 miles
  • 2019 – 40,440 miles
  • 2018 – 33,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,823 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,823 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    74,823 miles
    Test number
    920094703828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,797 miles (+11,288)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,797 miles
    Test number
    570322221877
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  3. Pass63,509 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    63,509 miles
    Test number
    174298997471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,268 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,268 miles
    Test number
    774514038971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,332 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,332 miles
    Test number
    681672864237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,142 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    556204059581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    48,396 miles
    Test number
    140207688147
    • 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. Fail48,396 miles (+3,793)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,396 miles
    Test number
    121865303690
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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))
  9. Pass44,603 miles (+4,163)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    338847801143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass40,440 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    40,440 miles
    Test number
    181436493010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,811 miles
    Test number
    822890085259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V44 LYJ

Does V44 LYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 LYJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 LYJ?
The MOT on V44 LYJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 LYJ done?
V44 LYJ was recorded at 74,823 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 5,127 miles a year.
Has V44 LYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 LYJ has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V44 LYJ 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 V44 LYJ find?
V44 LYJ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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