BMW 520 J3YMW has 23 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW 520 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 125,885 miles 2 weeks ago on Saturday 18th April 2026 at 10:38.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Friday 30th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

J3YMW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH APRIL 2027125,885 MI
FAILED17TH APRIL 2026125,883 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED1ST MAY 202530TH APRIL 2026123,880 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED13TH JUNE 20246TH JULY 2025119,440 MI
FAILED13TH JUNE 2024119,440 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED7TH JULY 20236TH JULY 2024119,234 MI
PASSED24TH JUNE 202223RD JUNE 2023117,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED24TH JUNE 2022117,804 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202120TH MARCH 2022116,767 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 202020TH MARCH 2021114,984 MI
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 201925TH FEBRUARY 2020112,346 MI
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201825TH FEBRUARY 2019110,414 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201725TH FEBRUARY 2018107,736 MI
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201625TH FEBRUARY 2017103,658 MI
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201515TH FEBRUARY 2016100,556 MI
FAILED13TH FEBRUARY 2015100,515 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201415TH FEBRUARY 201593,761 MI
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201314TH FEBRUARY 201481,899 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED13TH FEBRUARY 201381,861 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201214TH FEBRUARY 201375,555 MI
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201014TH NOVEMBER 201166,460 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Pads Low
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 200916TH DECEMBER 201059,754 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 200816TH DECEMBER 200950,006 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J3YMW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

J3YMW MOT Comments

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J3YMW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 125,885 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,995 miles

J3YMW FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration J3YMW was manufactured on Friday 16th December 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 125,885 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,995 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J3YMW has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 14 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does J3YMW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 J3YMW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J3YMW Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 J3YMW does have Tax. Read more

When does J3YMW Tax expire?

The current Tax for J3YMW will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J3YMW MOT expire?

The current MOT for J3YMW will expire in 1 year on Friday 30th April 2027. Read more

When did J3YMW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J3YMW was on Saturday 18th April 2026 at 10:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J3YMW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for J3YMW we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J3YMW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for J3YMW we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J3YMW?

J3YMW is registered as a 2005 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has J3YMW done?

The odometer reading for J3YMW at the last MOT in April 2026 was 125,885 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,995 miles per year. Read more

How old is J3YMW?

The vehicle J3YMW was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 16th December 2005. Read more

What colour is J3YMW?

The official colour of J3YMW is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does J3YMW have?

J3YMW has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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