BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
S4 YYJMOT history
S4 YYJ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 151,220 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 151,220 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,071 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S4 YYJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 2 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S4 YYJ was last recorded at 151,220 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 5,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,080 miles · 15 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,140 miles
- Average per year
- 10,071 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,220 miles
- 2025 – 146,080 miles
- 2024 – 136,795 miles
- 2023 – 122,915 miles
- 2022 – 109,153 miles
- 2021 – 95,856 miles
- 2020 – 85,825 miles
- 2019 – 78,526 miles
- 2018 – 70,569 miles
- 2017 – 58,850 miles
- 2016 – 49,446 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,220 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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm/ Bush perished & cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm/ Bush perished & cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 17 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,220 miles (+5,140)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 151,220 miles
- Test number
- 194862845674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,080 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 146,080 miles
- Test number
- 433984672770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,075 miles (+9,280)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,075 miles
- Test number
- 324611253155
- MajorFront Position lamp not working O/S N/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,795 miles (+13,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 136,795 miles
- Test number
- 232322161169
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass122,915 miles (+13,762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 122,915 miles
- Test number
- 801784806356
- AdvisoryCentral Rear differential mounts bushes are worn out
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,153 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 109,153 miles
- Test number
- 841560078704
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted. Not allowing complete inspection of underbody vehicle components
Fail109,153 miles (+13,297)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,153 miles
- Test number
- 361475584506
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted. Not allowing complete inspection of underbody vehicle components
Pass95,856 miles (+150)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 95,856 miles
- Test number
- 166663480518
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm/ Bush perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm/ Bush perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail95,706 miles (+9,881)3 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,706 miles
- Test number
- 448453061243
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut present/ Perished & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm/ Bush perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm/ Bush perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass85,825 miles (+119)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 85,825 miles
- Test number
- 244310168946
- AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror indicator cracked but still working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking block missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail85,706 miles (+7,180)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,706 miles
- Test number
- 314922172278
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror indicator cracked but still working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking block missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass78,526 miles (+7,957)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 78,526 miles
- Test number
- 268144384064
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass70,569 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 70,569 miles
- Test number
- 290755083292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,569 miles (+11,719)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,569 miles
- Test number
- 797278180577
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,850 miles (+9,404)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 58,850 miles
- Test number
- 702642961087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- 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)
Pass49,446 miles (+605)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 49,446 miles
- Test number
- 687294928562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 48,841 miles
- Test number
- 453495902571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S4 YYJ
- Does S4 YYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 YYJ is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S4 YYJ?
- The MOT on S4 YYJ is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S4 YYJ done?
- S4 YYJ was recorded at 151,220 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 10,071 miles a year.
- Has S4 YYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S4 YYJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on S4 YYJ 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 S4 YYJ find?
- S4 YYJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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