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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

S7 YLVMOT history

S7 YLV is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 56,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

S7 YLV white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,798 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 YLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
20 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 YLV was last recorded at 56,798 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,789 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,798 miles
  • 2024 – 50,150 miles
  • 2023 – 41,407 miles
  • 2022 – 34,730 miles
  • 2021 – 28,825 miles
  • 2020 – 25,098 miles
  • 2019 – 19,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,798 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,798 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    854558734371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,789 miles (+6,639)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,789 miles
    Test number
    141946485950
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass50,150 miles (+8,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,150 miles
    Test number
    941207653645
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass41,407 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,407 miles
    Test number
    484822598949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,404 miles (+6,674)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,404 miles
    Test number
    751340934639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass34,730 miles (+5,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,730 miles
    Test number
    514829228403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass28,825 miles (+3,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    28,825 miles
    Test number
    214474115579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass25,098 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    25,098 miles
    Test number
    858638537061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail25,097 miles (+6,050)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,097 miles
    Test number
    637496413748
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass19,047 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    19,047 miles
    Test number
    836371921707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    18,993 miles
    Test number
    287508046233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Questions about S7 YLV

Does S7 YLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 YLV is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S7 YLV?
The MOT on S7 YLV is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 YLV done?
S7 YLV was recorded at 56,798 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,217 miles a year.
Has S7 YLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 YLV has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S7 YLV 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 S7 YLV find?
S7 YLV passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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