BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
K20 LYAMOT history
K20 LYA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 157,585 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 157,585 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,065 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K20 LYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 23 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K20 LYA was last recorded at 157,585 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 4,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,479 miles · 20 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,106 miles
- Average per year
- 8,065 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,585 miles
- 2025 – 153,479 miles
- 2024 – 148,492 miles
- 2023 – 144,950 miles
- 2022 – 135,197 miles
- 2021 – 125,464 miles
- 2020 – 118,608 miles
- 2019 – 110,086 miles
- 2018 – 101,404 miles
- 2017 – 87,204 miles
- 2016 – 72,479 miles
- 2015 – 65,417 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,585 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 8 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,585 miles (+4,106)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 157,585 miles
- Test number
- 429269684202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,479 miles (+4,987)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 153,479 miles
- Test number
- 187284339728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,492 miles (+3,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 148,492 miles
- Test number
- 702180573128
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,950 miles (+9,753)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 144,950 miles
- Test number
- 122763778735
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,197 miles (+9,733)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 135,197 miles
- Test number
- 918272411353
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,464 miles (+6,856)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 125,464 miles
- Test number
- 905846725158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,608 miles (+8,522)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 118,608 miles
- Test number
- 762102419167
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,086 miles (+260)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,086 miles
- Test number
- 345255912664
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail109,826 miles (+8,422)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,826 miles
- Test number
- 353078698258
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Pass101,404 miles (+14,200)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 101,404 miles
- Test number
- 703677393081
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and has a nail in tyre 225/55/17
Pass87,204 miles (+14,725)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 87,204 miles
- Test number
- 430098574404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 72,479 miles
- Test number
- 462757390739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,479 miles (+7,062)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,479 miles
- Test number
- 611518426420
- FailureValve stem seriously damaged OFFSIDE REAR (4.1.D.1e)
Pass65,417 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 65,417 miles
- Test number
- 899438095070
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about K20 LYA
- Does K20 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 LYA is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K20 LYA?
- The MOT on K20 LYA is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K20 LYA done?
- K20 LYA was recorded at 157,585 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 8,065 miles a year.
- Has K20 LYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K20 LYA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on K20 LYA 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 K20 LYA find?
- K20 LYA passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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