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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S9 YDBMOT history

S9 YDB is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 161,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,839 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 YDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 YDB was last recorded at 161,839 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 18,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,831 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
18,008 miles
Average per year
12,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,839 miles
  • 2025 – 143,831 miles
  • 2024 – 125,192 miles
  • 2023 – 119,273 miles
  • 2022 – 113,075 miles
  • 2021 – 104,285 miles
  • 2020 – 89,294 miles
  • 2019 – 75,181 miles
  • 2018 – 59,213 miles
  • 2017 – 43,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,839 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Advise alignment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,839 miles (+18,008)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,839 miles
    Test number
    666680778509
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass143,831 miles (+18,639)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,831 miles
    Test number
    178268519780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,192 miles (+5,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,192 miles
    Test number
    845081321974
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light indicates a fault
  4. Pass119,273 miles (+6,198)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,273 miles
    Test number
    860514642792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,075 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,075 miles
    Test number
    822086294171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,072 miles (+8,787)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,072 miles
    Test number
    472372942103
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre presure warning indicates a fault
  7. Pass104,285 miles (+14,991)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,285 miles
    Test number
    459474383544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,294 miles (+14,113)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,294 miles
    Test number
    750552618184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,181 miles (+15,968)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    460052217920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,213 miles (+66)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,213 miles
    Test number
    565327866899
    • AdvisoryAdvise alignment
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail59,147 miles (+16,060)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,147 miles
    Test number
    289749979127
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise alignment
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass43,087 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,087 miles
    Test number
    381614639038
    • AdvisoryChild 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)

Questions about S9 YDB

Does S9 YDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 YDB is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 YDB?
The MOT on S9 YDB is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 YDB done?
S9 YDB was recorded at 161,839 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 12,909 miles a year.
Has S9 YDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 YDB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S9 YDB 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 S9 YDB find?
S9 YDB passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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