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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,990 cc

M431 YEMMOT history

M431 YEM is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

M431 YEM blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,322 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M431 YEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M431 YEM was last recorded at 106,322 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2012: 73,778 miles, lower than 75,437 miles on 9 Aug 2011.
  • 14 Dec 2022: 103,297 miles, lower than 104,823 miles on 19 Dec 2020.

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
103,297 miles · 14 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3,025 miles
Average per year
2,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,322 miles
  • 2022 – 103,297 miles
  • 2020 – 104,823 miles
  • 2017 – 100,534 miles
  • 2016 – 97,117 miles
  • 2015 – 91,143 miles
  • 2014 – 82,839 miles
  • 2013 – 78,092 miles
  • 2012 – 73,778 miles
  • 2011 – 75,437 miles
  • 2010 – 75,036 miles
  • 2009 – 74,690 miles
  • 2008 – 73,582 miles
  • 2007 – 69,896 miles
  • 2006 – 62,796 miles
  • 2005 – 60,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,322 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral rust underneath vehicleRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,322 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,322 miles
    Test number
    873973576414
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust underneath vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    109668059468
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust underneath vehicle
    • AdvisoryRigid brake pipes rusty

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    361789973003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust underneath vehicle

  4. Pass103,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    697970895536
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust underneath vehicle

  5. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    244647180860
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,823 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,823 miles
    Test number
    259519443918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,534 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,534 miles
    Test number
    687937667540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,117 miles
    Test number
    250600834059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,117 miles (+5,974)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,117 miles
    Test number
    830619929991
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  10. Pass91,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,143 miles
    Test number
    704517405157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,143 miles (+8,304)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,143 miles
    Test number
    240926025462
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Fail82,839 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,839 miles
    Test number
    378778534268
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear brake disc slightly corroded

  13. Pass82,839 miles (+4,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,839 miles
    Test number
    786658634258
    • NoteRear brake disc slightly corroded

  14. Pass78,092 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,092 miles
    Test number
    468605413270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,778 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,778 miles
    Test number
    308194412479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail73,778 miles (-1,659)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,778 miles
    Test number
    477694612268
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass75,437 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    217351821237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,036 miles
    Test number
    341832120266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail75,036 miles (+346)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,036 miles
    Test number
    943689910229
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s & o/s front anti roll bar drop links, ball joint boots split.
    • NoteN/s & o/s front mudflaps close to fouling the tyres.

  20. Pass74,690 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,690 miles
    Test number
    861969029220
    • NoteBoth front a/roll bar drop arms rubbers split on ball joints
    • NoteUpper stop light disconected

  21. Fail74,689 miles (+1,107)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,689 miles
    Test number
    542257229295
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front a/roll bar drop arms rubbers split on ball joints

  22. Pass73,582 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,582 miles
    Test number
    162794028218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,896 miles
    Test number
    913595417211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,893 miles (+7,097)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    183765417208
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass62,796 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,796 miles
    Test number
    112158236218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    60,290 miles
    Test number
    251343745280
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about M431 YEM

Does M431 YEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M431 YEM is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M431 YEM?
The MOT on M431 YEM is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M431 YEM done?
M431 YEM was recorded at 106,322 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,272 miles a year.
Has M431 YEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M431 YEM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on M431 YEM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M431 YEM find?
M431 YEM passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: general rust underneath vehicle; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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