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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y15 DUGMOT history

Y15 DUG is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 209,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

Y15 DUG blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
209,204 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 DUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 DUG was last recorded at 209,204 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,533 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
671 miles
Average per year
14,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,204 miles
  • 2025 – 195,934 miles
  • 2024 – 185,367 miles
  • 2023 – 170,416 miles
  • 2022 – 150,367 miles
  • 2021 – 127,151 miles
  • 2020 – 110,063 miles
  • 2019 – 91,686 miles
  • 2018 – 78,422 miles
  • 2017 – 72,196 miles
  • 2016 – 62,474 miles
  • 2015 – 49,934 miles
  • 2014 – 34,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,204 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,204 miles (+671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    209,204 miles
    Test number
    902921784954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail208,533 miles (+12,599)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,533 miles
    Test number
    802258634460
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp lens damaged
  3. Pass195,934 miles (+10,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    195,934 miles
    Test number
    571572229040
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass185,367 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    185,367 miles
    Test number
    993200332508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail185,154 miles (+14,738)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,154 miles
    Test number
    775913656522
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass170,416 miles (+20,049)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,416 miles
    Test number
    889626394313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,367 miles (+23,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,367 miles
    Test number
    837273109709
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass127,151 miles (+17,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,151 miles
    Test number
    326804586523
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass110,063 miles (+18,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,063 miles
    Test number
    232568480060
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass91,686 miles (+13,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    91,686 miles
    Test number
    152298213803
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass78,422 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    888111091739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,196 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,196 miles
    Test number
    852145181605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,153 miles (+9,679)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,153 miles
    Test number
    453452144752
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass62,474 miles (+12,540)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    504607162782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,934 miles (+15,926)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,934 miles
    Test number
    498032305233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass34,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,008 miles
    Test number
    346155404419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 DUG

Does Y15 DUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 DUG is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 DUG?
The MOT on Y15 DUG is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 DUG done?
Y15 DUG was recorded at 209,204 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 14,727 miles a year.
Has Y15 DUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 DUG has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y15 DUG 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 Y15 DUG find?
Y15 DUG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm.

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