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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L21 YKEMOT history

L21 YKE is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

L21 YKE white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,963 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 YKE
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
14 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 YKE was last recorded at 138,963 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,159 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,804 miles
Average per year
8,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,963 miles
  • 2024 – 136,159 miles
  • 2023 – 130,001 miles
  • 2022 – 125,448 miles
  • 2021 – 122,064 miles
  • 2020 – 115,934 miles
  • 2019 – 106,676 miles
  • 2018 – 97,095 miles
  • 2017 – 79,642 miles
  • 2016 – 69,136 miles
  • 2015 – 58,017 miles
  • 2014 – 49,271 miles
  • 2013 – 37,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,963 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing damaged

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 Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,963 miles (+2,804)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,963 miles
    Test number
    324061647319
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing damaged

  2. Pass136,159 miles (+6,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,159 miles
    Test number
    652460117080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,001 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,001 miles
    Test number
    445880364727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,999 miles (+4,551)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,999 miles
    Test number
    201571789532
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,448 miles (+3,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,448 miles
    Test number
    183369514480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,064 miles
    Test number
    981019417824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail122,064 miles (+6,130)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,064 miles
    Test number
    289476570727
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,934 miles (+9,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,934 miles
    Test number
    366104341525
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,676 miles (+9,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,676 miles
    Test number
    465667797209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass97,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,095 miles
    Test number
    597911508317
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner edge slightly offshape
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering arm inner joint play
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low and inner edge offshape
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to limits 225/55R17 ROF

  11. Fail97,095 miles (+17,453)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,095 miles
    Test number
    948438946249
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner edge slightly offshape
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering arm inner joint play
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low and inner edge offshape
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to limits 225/55R17 ROF

  12. Pass79,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    163467214789
    • AdvisoryRequire tracking

  13. Fail79,642 miles (+10,506)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    843901448971
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 perriley p7 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRequire tracking

  14. Pass69,136 miles (+284)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,136 miles
    Test number
    328453647815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning message on dash

  15. Fail68,852 miles (+10,835)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,852 miles
    Test number
    905438428326
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning message on dash

  16. Pass58,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    250844124950
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower swivel has slight vertical lift.

  17. Fail58,017 miles (+8,746)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    615744174302
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower swivel has slight vertical lift.

  18. Pass49,271 miles (+12,134)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    226913584244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,137 miles
    Test number
    747830683219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 YKE

Does L21 YKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 YKE is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 YKE?
The MOT on L21 YKE is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 YKE done?
L21 YKE was recorded at 138,963 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 8,237 miles a year.
Has L21 YKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 YKE has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L21 YKE 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 L21 YKE find?
L21 YKE passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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