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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V7 JHLMOT history

V7 JHL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
110,354 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 JHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 JHL was last recorded at 110,354 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,354 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,354 miles
  • 2025 – 106,483 miles
  • 2024 – 102,454 miles
  • 2023 – 97,323 miles
  • 2022 – 93,412 miles
  • 2021 – 88,499 miles
  • 2020 – 85,273 miles
  • 2019 – 81,098 miles
  • 2018 – 76,223 miles
  • 2017 – 70,641 miles
  • 2016 – 65,161 miles
  • 2015 – 55,684 miles
  • 2014 – 41,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,354 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    110,354 miles
    Test number
    724480773561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,354 miles (+3,871)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,354 miles
    Test number
    706341699535
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber doughnut starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bush starting to split (rear differential bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,483 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,483 miles
    Test number
    882062331447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,482 miles (+4,028)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,482 miles
    Test number
    835786021291
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,454 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,454 miles
    Test number
    249113973737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,323 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,323 miles
    Test number
    324271439078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,245 miles (+3,833)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,245 miles
    Test number
    830613621970
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass93,412 miles (+4,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    963111197806
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smear

  9. Pass88,499 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,499 miles
    Test number
    690004050112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,498 miles (+3,225)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,498 miles
    Test number
    908188193467
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass85,273 miles (+4,175)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,273 miles
    Test number
    228465313398
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc backing plate not secure

  12. Pass81,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,098 miles
    Test number
    745508699713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,098 miles (+4,875)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,098 miles
    Test number
    292650598758
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass76,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,223 miles
    Test number
    209200579763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,223 miles (+5,582)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,223 miles
    Test number
    100375005854
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass70,641 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,641 miles
    Test number
    418798753619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,161 miles (+9,477)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,161 miles
    Test number
    930349693631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,684 miles (+13,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,684 miles
    Test number
    516505785099
    • 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)

  19. Fail41,972 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,972 miles
    Test number
    247032474023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass41,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,972 miles
    Test number
    818022474053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 JHL

Does V7 JHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 JHL is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 JHL?
The MOT on V7 JHL is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 JHL done?
V7 JHL was recorded at 110,354 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,680 miles a year.
Has V7 JHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 JHL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 JHL 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 V7 JHL find?
V7 JHL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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