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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

T21 YALMOT history

T21 YAL is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 75,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
75,397 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 YAL
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
8 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 YAL was last recorded at 75,397 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 2,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,867 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,530 miles
Average per year
4,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,397 miles
  • 2024 – 72,867 miles
  • 2023 – 69,335 miles
  • 2022 – 66,289 miles
  • 2021 – 62,946 miles
  • 2020 – 60,168 miles
  • 2019 – 48,605 miles
  • 2018 – 40,322 miles
  • 2017 – 36,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,397 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,397 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,397 miles
    Test number
    322884733451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail75,397 miles (+2,530)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,397 miles
    Test number
    839296280663
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass72,867 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,867 miles
    Test number
    269582362816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,335 miles (+3,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,335 miles
    Test number
    314037364797
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass66,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,289 miles
    Test number
    484652050321
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail66,289 miles (+3,343)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,289 miles
    Test number
    333937459587
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,946 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,946 miles
    Test number
    769007292110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,168 miles (+11,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,168 miles
    Test number
    346028049325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,605 miles (+8,283)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,605 miles
    Test number
    362168343745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,322 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,322 miles
    Test number
    433935840054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,456 miles
    Test number
    974878286991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 YAL

Does T21 YAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 YAL is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T21 YAL?
The MOT on T21 YAL is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 YAL done?
T21 YAL was recorded at 75,397 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 4,911 miles a year.
Has T21 YAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 YAL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 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 T21 YAL find?
T21 YAL passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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