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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S19 YALMOT history

S19 YAL is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 262,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

S19 YAL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
262,910 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 YAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 YAL was last recorded at 262,910 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 11,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,857 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,053 miles
Average per year
11,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 262,910 miles
  • 2025 – 251,857 miles
  • 2024 – 233,750 miles
  • 2023 – 207,672 miles
  • 2022 – 193,544 miles
  • 2020 – 182,080 miles
  • 2019 – 176,303 miles
  • 2018 – 170,118 miles
  • 2017 – 159,598 miles
  • 2016 – 141,450 miles
  • 2015 – 137,539 miles
  • 2014 – 129,956 miles
  • 2013 – 128,477 miles
  • 2012 – 120,739 miles
  • 2011 – 92,138 miles
  • 2010 – 78,277 miles
  • 2009 – 58,897 miles
  • 2008 – 50,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,910 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Heat shields inscure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    262,910 miles
    Test number
    572257265937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail262,910 miles (+11,053)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,910 miles
    Test number
    479081695467
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass251,857 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    251,857 miles
    Test number
    887451896350
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat shields inscure

  4. Fail251,856 miles (+18,106)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,856 miles
    Test number
    657925566991
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat shields inscure

  5. Pass233,750 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    233,750 miles
    Test number
    542787402922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner corner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail233,738 miles (+26,066)1 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,738 miles
    Test number
    100071695816
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner corner bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass207,672 miles (+330)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    207,672 miles
    Test number
    449786029777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting missing, exhaust fully supported by remaining mountings

  8. Fail207,342 miles (+13,798)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,342 miles
    Test number
    521324319220
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting missing, exhaust fully supported by remaining mountings

  9. Pass193,544 miles (+11,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    193,544 miles
    Test number
    725293424310
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner faces

  10. Pass182,080 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    182,080 miles
    Test number
    296660856600
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Creaking detected above engine undertray whilst operating hydraulic shaker plates, Advise more in-depth investigation

  11. Fail182,078 miles (+5,775)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,078 miles
    Test number
    952820967871
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached Engine undertray insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively faded to white (0.1 (d))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside and offside front, and no dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Creaking detected above engine undertray whilst operating hydraulic shaker plates, Advise more in-depth investigation

  12. Pass176,303 miles (+6,185)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    176,303 miles
    Test number
    659910752060
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass170,118 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    170,118 miles
    Test number
    326362213888
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight cracking noise heard whilst operating shaker plates from above engine under guard, advise inspection with under guard removed
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted throughout underside limiting inspection

  14. Fail170,118 miles (+10,520)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,118 miles
    Test number
    306674939164
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured Rim cracked on inside (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight cracking noise heard whilst operating shaker plates from above engine under guard, advise inspection with under guard removed
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted throughout underside limiting inspection

  15. Pass159,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    159,598 miles
    Test number
    176160896442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail159,598 miles (+18,148)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,598 miles
    Test number
    551335047928
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass141,450 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,450 miles
    Test number
    594268719373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail141,449 miles (+3,910)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,449 miles
    Test number
    779774817689
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass137,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    137,539 miles
    Test number
    725771025154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail137,539 miles (+7,583)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,539 miles
    Test number
    255720525157
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass129,956 miles (+1,479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    129,956 miles
    Test number
    115662724158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass128,477 miles (+7,738)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    128,477 miles
    Test number
    469997813185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter.side.walls.damaged.on.both.front.and.nearside.rear.tyres

  23. Pass120,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,739 miles
    Test number
    217018902107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail120,738 miles (+28,600)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,738 miles
    Test number
    227948702111
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass92,138 miles (+13,861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,138 miles
    Test number
    238750821477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,277 miles (+19,380)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,277 miles
    Test number
    953373620318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,897 miles (+8,075)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,897 miles
    Test number
    423927129432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    723782828333
    • 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)

Questions about S19 YAL

Does S19 YAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S19 YAL is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S19 YAL?
The MOT on S19 YAL is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S19 YAL done?
S19 YAL was recorded at 262,910 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 11,977 miles a year.
Has S19 YAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 YAL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S19 YAL 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 S19 YAL find?
S19 YAL passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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