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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,997 cc

S75 YGUMOT history

S75 YGU is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 205,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

S75 YGU silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
205,726 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S75 YGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S75 YGU was last recorded at 205,726 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,544 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
6,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,726 miles
  • 2024 – 202,998 miles
  • 2023 – 200,879 miles
  • 2022 – 198,440 miles
  • 2021 – 196,669 miles
  • 2020 – 195,209 miles
  • 2019 – 193,276 miles
  • 2018 – 189,490 miles
  • 2017 – 184,171 miles
  • 2016 – 177,916 miles
  • 2015 – 173,379 miles
  • 2014 – 169,699 miles
  • 2013 – 164,346 miles
  • 2012 – 153,011 miles
  • 2011 – 143,654 miles
  • 2010 – 136,562 miles
  • 2009 – 126,959 miles
  • 2008 – 114,457 miles
  • 2007 – 98,789 miles
  • 2006 – 85,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,726 miles

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,726 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    205,726 miles
    Test number
    265511742786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail205,544 miles (+2,546)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,544 miles
    Test number
    570956026983
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass202,998 miles (+2,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    202,998 miles
    Test number
    704947507933
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted

  4. Pass200,879 miles (+2,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    200,879 miles
    Test number
    190194538121
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  5. Pass198,440 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    198,440 miles
    Test number
    235396831840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass196,669 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,669 miles
    Test number
    971751580029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass195,209 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    195,209 miles
    Test number
    456080105151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass193,276 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    193,276 miles
    Test number
    203459810361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass189,490 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    189,490 miles
    Test number
    757574436846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass184,171 miles (+6,255)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    184,171 miles
    Test number
    359145756731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass177,916 miles (+4,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    177,916 miles
    Test number
    335938625374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two places (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail173,379 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,379 miles
    Test number
    249418165169
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

  13. Pass173,379 miles (+3,680)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    173,379 miles
    Test number
    989738065115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

  14. Fail169,699 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,699 miles
    Test number
    626462484121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass169,699 miles (+5,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    169,699 miles
    Test number
    979302584151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass164,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    164,346 miles
    Test number
    219286283140
    • 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)

  17. Fail164,346 miles (+11,335)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,346 miles
    Test number
    519035383119
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass153,011 miles (+9,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    153,011 miles
    Test number
    166624982125
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass143,654 miles (+7,092)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    143,654 miles
    Test number
    129161781167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass136,562 miles (+9,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    136,562 miles
    Test number
    793060180150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass126,959 miles (+12,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    126,959 miles
    Test number
    880980679151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass114,457 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    114,457 miles
    Test number
    200666898470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail114,456 miles (+15,667)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,456 miles
    Test number
    920863398170
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass98,789 miles (+13,631)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    98,789 miles
    Test number
    133501287107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,158 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,158 miles
    Test number
    373296286132
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  26. Pass85,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    85,158 miles
    Test number
    913116686175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S75 YGU

Does S75 YGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S75 YGU is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S75 YGU?
The MOT on S75 YGU is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S75 YGU done?
S75 YGU was recorded at 205,726 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,228 miles a year.
Has S75 YGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S75 YGU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S75 YGU 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 S75 YGU find?
S75 YGU passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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