BMW 520
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
T7 YYLMOT history
T7 YYL is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,055 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 179,055 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,218 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T7 YYL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 19 Feb 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T7 YYL was last recorded at 179,055 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 5,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,298 miles · 6 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,757 miles
- Average per year
- 8,218 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,055 miles
- 2025 – 173,298 miles
- 2024 – 162,197 miles
- 2023 – 159,935 miles
- 2022 – 157,083 miles
- 2021 – 153,040 miles
- 2020 – 148,636 miles
- 2019 – 137,699 miles
- 2018 – 126,018 miles
- 2017 – 113,885 miles
- 2016 – 98,263 miles
- 2015 – 87,289 miles
- 2014 – 76,236 miles
- 2013 – 67,225 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,055 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.
Unable to test lower engine area due to covers
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Unable to test most upper engine area due to covers
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 28 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,055 miles (+5,757)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 179,055 miles
- Test number
- 749812173006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,298 miles (+16)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 173,298 miles
- Test number
- 398871717191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail173,282 miles (+11,085)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,282 miles
- Test number
- 912813324021
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNSR CV Joint leaking grease
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOSR CV Joint leaking grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Over 60% inop. rest is dim (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass162,197 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 162,197 miles
- Test number
- 886349669519
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail162,192 miles (+2,257)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,192 miles
- Test number
- 191767043888
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass159,935 miles (+2,852)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 159,935 miles
- Test number
- 492484579811
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 INNER (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,083 miles (+4,043)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 157,083 miles
- Test number
- 374398265155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass153,040 miles (+4,404)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 153,040 miles
- Test number
- 143330676995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,636 miles (+10,937)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 148,636 miles
- Test number
- 769874638563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,699 miles (+11,681)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 137,699 miles
- Test number
- 964530447149
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnable to test lower engine area due to covers
- AdvisoryUnable to test most underside vehicle due to covers
- AdvisoryUnable to test most upper engine area due to covers
Pass126,018 miles (+116)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 126,018 miles
- Test number
- 100570097399
- AdvisoryUnable to test lower engine area due to covers
- AdvisoryUnable to test most underside vehicle due to covers
- AdvisoryUnable to test most upper engine area due to covers
Fail125,902 miles (+12,017)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,902 miles
- Test number
- 909730245403
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryUnable to test lower engine area due to covers
- AdvisoryUnable to test most underside vehicle due to covers
- AdvisoryUnable to test most upper engine area due to covers
Pass113,885 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 113,885 miles
- Test number
- 951836192440
- AdvisoryExhaust flex
Fail113,885 miles (+15,622)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,885 miles
- Test number
- 242075758453
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryExhaust flex
Pass98,263 miles (+10,974)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 98,263 miles
- Test number
- 301090813568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,289 miles (+11,053)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 87,289 miles
- Test number
- 185685345461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,236 miles (+9,011)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 76,236 miles
- Test number
- 385789234025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 67,225 miles
- Test number
- 325458323003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T7 YYL
- Does T7 YYL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 YYL is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T7 YYL?
- The MOT on T7 YYL is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T7 YYL done?
- T7 YYL was recorded at 179,055 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 8,218 miles a year.
- Has T7 YYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T7 YYL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T7 YYL 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 T7 YYL find?
- T7 YYL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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