BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
S18 YRKMOT history
S18 YRK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,141 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 147,141 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,098 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 YRK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 13 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 YRK was last recorded at 147,141 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,137 miles · 2 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,098 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,141 miles
- 2024 – 135,463 miles
- 2023 – 124,486 miles
- 2022 – 115,626 miles
- 2021 – 108,584 miles
- 2020 – 102,833 miles
- 2019 – 96,512 miles
- 2017 – 81,928 miles
- 2016 – 72,722 miles
- 2015 – 66,626 miles
- 2014 – 57,056 miles
- 2013 – 48,283 miles
- 2012 – 38,540 miles
- 2011 – 27,435 miles
- 2010 – 19,945 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,141 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Brake pad sensor wire adrift
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,141 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 147,141 miles
- Test number
- 247869781952
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail147,139 miles (+2)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,139 miles
- Test number
- 893554998536
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail147,137 miles (+11,674)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,137 miles
- Test number
- 567693531593
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass135,463 miles (+10,977)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 135,463 miles
- Test number
- 545228622512
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,486 miles (+8,860)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 124,486 miles
- Test number
- 800965769581
- MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray
Pass115,626 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 115,626 miles
- Test number
- 164776325315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Fail115,626 miles (+7,042)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,626 miles
- Test number
- 855432967117
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,584 miles (+5,751)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 108,584 miles
- Test number
- 701430935037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass102,833 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 102,833 miles
- Test number
- 496096703699
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail102,833 miles (+6,321)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,833 miles
- Test number
- 860928789573
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad sensor wire adrift
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,512 miles (+43)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 96,512 miles
- Test number
- 626938397922
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Fail96,469 miles (+7,522)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,469 miles
- Test number
- 345061296558
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire adrift
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Pass88,947 miles (+7,019)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 88,947 miles
- Test number
- 921321162481
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire adrift
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEmissions not detected
Pass81,928 miles (+9,206)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 81,928 miles
- Test number
- 409603629773
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Pass72,722 miles (+6,096)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 72,722 miles
- Test number
- 889092553063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,626 miles (+9,570)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 66,626 miles
- Test number
- 493087735488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,056 miles (+8,773)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 57,056 miles
- Test number
- 605103264252
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDpf fitted no emissions detected.
Pass48,283 miles (+9,743)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 48,283 miles
- Test number
- 829445753249
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,540 miles (+11,105)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 38,540 miles
- Test number
- 388629552248
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass27,435 miles (+1,428)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 27,435 miles
- Test number
- 476257351273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,007 miles (+6,062)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 26,007 miles
- Test number
- 648675461162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,945 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 19,945 miles
- Test number
- 640575560163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 YRK
- Does S18 YRK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 YRK is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 YRK?
- The MOT on S18 YRK is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 YRK done?
- S18 YRK was recorded at 147,141 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 8,098 miles a year.
- Has S18 YRK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 YRK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S18 YRK 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 S18 YRK find?
- S18 YRK passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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