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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y11 EFEMOT history

Y11 EFE is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 129,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,278 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 EFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 EFE was last recorded at 129,278 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,275 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,278 miles
  • 2025 – 122,706 miles
  • 2024 – 116,477 miles
  • 2023 – 107,692 miles
  • 2022 – 102,831 miles
  • 2020 – 97,145 miles
  • 2019 – 90,165 miles
  • 2018 – 84,790 miles
  • 2017 – 79,341 miles
  • 2016 – 73,963 miles
  • 2015 – 68,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,278 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,278 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,278 miles
    Test number
    793754946785
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side

  2. Fail129,275 miles (+6,569)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,275 miles
    Test number
    530074545348
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side

  3. Pass122,706 miles (+6,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,706 miles
    Test number
    853222878898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,477 miles (+8,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,477 miles
    Test number
    292527598607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,692 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,692 miles
    Test number
    787026033710
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  6. Fail107,692 miles (+4,861)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,692 miles
    Test number
    710737354438
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  7. Pass102,831 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,831 miles
    Test number
    372599114346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,145 miles (+6,980)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    276716886449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,165 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,165 miles
    Test number
    769892428887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,790 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,790 miles
    Test number
    612259986989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,341 miles (+5,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    216628508721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass73,963 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,963 miles
    Test number
    927051776400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,855 miles
    Test number
    929133235283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y11 EFE

Does Y11 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 EFE is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y11 EFE?
The MOT on Y11 EFE is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 EFE done?
Y11 EFE was recorded at 129,278 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 5,731 miles a year.
Has Y11 EFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 EFE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y11 EFE 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 Y11 EFE find?
Y11 EFE passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central front items removed from driver's view prior to test; front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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