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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y621 JCPMOT history

Y621 JCP is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

Y621 JCP silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,583 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y621 JCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y621 JCP was last recorded at 130,583 miles on 1 May 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,566 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,583 miles
  • 2025 – 123,773 miles
  • 2023 – 120,642 miles
  • 2018 – 120,504 miles
  • 2017 – 112,876 miles
  • 2016 – 106,909 miles
  • 2015 – 100,306 miles
  • 2014 – 88,873 miles
  • 2013 – 80,748 miles
  • 2012 – 77,278 miles
  • 2011 – 74,165 miles
  • 2010 – 70,831 miles
  • 2009 – 64,467 miles
  • 2008 – 59,515 miles
  • 2007 – 56,852 miles
  • 2006 – 53,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,583 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,583 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,583 miles
    Test number
    333485223890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail130,566 miles (+8)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,566 miles
    Test number
    444176493136
    • MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail130,558 miles (+6,785)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,558 miles
    Test number
    261010678328
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,773 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,773 miles
    Test number
    458420223714
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,770 miles (+3,128)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,770 miles
    Test number
    995414317403
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,642 miles
    Test number
    838297049792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail120,642 miles (+138)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,642 miles
    Test number
    663072416573
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s and o/s (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s seat belts slow to return
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail120,504 miles (+7,628)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,504 miles
    Test number
    169495112864
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  9. Pass112,876 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,876 miles
    Test number
    333719012906
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (front most inner) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail112,864 miles (+5,955)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,864 miles
    Test number
    621120098991
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (front most inner) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass106,909 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,909 miles
    Test number
    629258015132
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail106,903 miles (+6,597)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,903 miles
    Test number
    525044008978
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  13. Pass100,306 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,306 miles
    Test number
    269501985452
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear light lens cracked

  14. Fail100,302 miles (+11,429)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,302 miles
    Test number
    876361685169
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear light lens cracked

  15. Pass88,873 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,873 miles
    Test number
    438348474135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,748 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,748 miles
    Test number
    279410583133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail80,748 miles (+3,470)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,748 miles
    Test number
    977158973150
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass77,278 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,278 miles
    Test number
    718691282107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail77,276 miles (+3,111)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    305722772186
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass74,165 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,165 miles
    Test number
    299000041139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,831 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    521189060165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,467 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    973379229191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,515 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    840304578007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,852 miles (+3,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    204004277033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass53,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,834 miles
    Test number
    142303876422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y621 JCP

Does Y621 JCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y621 JCP is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y621 JCP?
The MOT on Y621 JCP is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y621 JCP done?
Y621 JCP was recorded at 130,583 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,812 miles a year.
Has Y621 JCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y621 JCP has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y621 JCP 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 Y621 JCP find?
Y621 JCP passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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