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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y7 JBFMOT history

Y7 JBF is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

Y7 JBF white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,082 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 JBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 JBF was last recorded at 114,082 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 5,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2017: 65,859 miles, lower than 67,074 miles on 19 Jul 2016.
  • 13 Jan 2021: 87,524 miles, lower than 128,662 miles on 9 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,532 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,550 miles
Average per year
5,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,082 miles
  • 2025 – 108,532 miles
  • 2024 – 102,593 miles
  • 2023 – 96,795 miles
  • 2022 – 92,233 miles
  • 2021 – 87,524 miles
  • 2019 – 128,662 miles
  • 2018 – 71,975 miles
  • 2017 – 65,859 miles
  • 2016 – 67,074 miles
  • 2015 – 57,207 miles
  • 2014 – 48,721 miles
  • 2013 – 42,544 miles
  • 2012 – 34,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,082 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,082 miles (+5,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,082 miles
    Test number
    939395306982
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn.

  2. Pass108,532 miles (+5,939)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,532 miles
    Test number
    417442309237
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,593 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,593 miles
    Test number
    679709162302
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,593 miles (+5,798)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,593 miles
    Test number
    188810759542
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,795 miles (+4,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,795 miles
    Test number
    955113329608
    • AdvisoryRear offside suspension level sensor seized.

  6. Pass92,233 miles (+4,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,233 miles
    Test number
    237214962710
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass87,524 miles (-41,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,524 miles
    Test number
    141632315307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,662 miles
    Test number
    567269918203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,947 miles (+7,972)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,947 miles
    Test number
    279500691401
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,975 miles (+6,116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,975 miles
    Test number
    725486815446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass65,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,859 miles
    Test number
    992311021817
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTailgate strut broken & reqs replacing OS.

  12. Fail65,859 miles (-1,215)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,859 miles
    Test number
    588979367738
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTailgate strut broken & reqs replacing OS.

  13. Pass67,074 miles (+9,867)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,074 miles
    Test number
    194804637961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,207 miles (+8,486)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,207 miles
    Test number
    386175275143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,721 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,721 miles
    Test number
    296560694472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,544 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,544 miles
    Test number
    497494083299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,278 miles (+7,506)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,278 miles
    Test number
    216817873245
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,772 miles
    Test number
    425740802435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 JBF

Does Y7 JBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 JBF is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 JBF?
The MOT on Y7 JBF is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 JBF done?
Y7 JBF was recorded at 114,082 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,999 miles a year.
Has Y7 JBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 JBF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y7 JBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y7 JBF find?
Y7 JBF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake discs worn..

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