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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

Y30 JLWMOT history

Y30 JLW is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 78,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

Y30 JLW grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,932 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y30 JLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y30 JLW was last recorded at 78,932 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 11,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,678 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,254 miles
Average per year
7,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,932 miles
  • 2024 – 67,678 miles
  • 2023 – 61,313 miles
  • 2022 – 54,349 miles
  • 2021 – 46,817 miles
  • 2020 – 42,501 miles
  • 2019 – 36,752 miles
  • 2018 – 26,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,932 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

10 tests since 2 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,932 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,932 miles
    Test number
    667254687421
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail78,928 miles (+11,250)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,928 miles
    Test number
    439748170719
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass67,678 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,678 miles
    Test number
    682958035675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,313 miles (+6,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,313 miles
    Test number
    134347476669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass54,349 miles (+7,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,349 miles
    Test number
    628792290203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass46,817 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,817 miles
    Test number
    145564607868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass42,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,501 miles
    Test number
    195739283962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail42,501 miles (+5,749)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,501 miles
    Test number
    236860256617
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass36,752 miles (+10,643)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,752 miles
    Test number
    576130985583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,109 miles
    Test number
    260137549241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about Y30 JLW

Does Y30 JLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y30 JLW is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y30 JLW?
The MOT on Y30 JLW is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y30 JLW done?
Y30 JLW was recorded at 78,932 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 7,333 miles a year.
Has Y30 JLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y30 JLW has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y30 JLW 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 Y30 JLW find?
Y30 JLW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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