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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y12 ALKMOT history

Y12 ALK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 163,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2025
Mileage
163,583 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y12 ALK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y12 ALK was last recorded at 163,583 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 15,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,646 miles · 19 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
15,937 miles
Average per year
12,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,583 miles
  • 2023 – 147,646 miles
  • 2022 – 135,715 miles
  • 2021 – 130,256 miles
  • 2019 – 119,999 miles
  • 2018 – 117,423 miles
  • 2016 – 97,285 miles
  • 2015 – 72,939 miles
  • 2014 – 54,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,583 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,583 miles (+15,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,583 miles
    Test number
    495263384901
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,646 miles (+11,931)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,646 miles
    Test number
    384032575212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,715 miles (+5,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,715 miles
    Test number
    944473757446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,256 miles
    Test number
    273449608247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,256 miles (+10,257)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,256 miles
    Test number
    683675747630
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass119,999 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,999 miles
    Test number
    516965741352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,423 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,423 miles
    Test number
    955612304627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,527 miles
    Test number
    448690311624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,527 miles (+14,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,527 miles
    Test number
    542892310840
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

  10. Pass97,285 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    507559257726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail97,284 miles (+24,345)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,284 miles
    Test number
    255062089331
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass72,939 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,939 miles
    Test number
    244748386240
    • AdvisoryITEM PRE TEST
    • AdvisoryNOT DETECTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ALLOY WHEEL (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT ON OUTER WALL -BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail72,939 miles (+18,714)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,939 miles
    Test number
    777745492114
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryITEM PRE TEST
    • AdvisoryNOT DETECTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ALLOY WHEEL (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT ON OUTER WALL -BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass54,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,225 miles
    Test number
    175436554327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y12 ALK

Does Y12 ALK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y12 ALK expired on 19 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y12 ALK?
The MOT on Y12 ALK expired on 19 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y12 ALK done?
Y12 ALK was recorded at 163,583 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 12,078 miles a year.
Has Y12 ALK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y12 ALK has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y12 ALK 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 Y12 ALK find?
Y12 ALK passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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