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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y15 ESYMOT history

Y15 ESY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 159,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
159,537 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 ESY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 ESY was last recorded at 159,537 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 23,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,911 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
23,626 miles
Average per year
13,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,537 miles
  • 2025 – 135,911 miles
  • 2024 – 116,700 miles
  • 2023 – 102,642 miles
  • 2021 – 94,787 miles
  • 2020 – 84,678 miles
  • 2019 – 75,427 miles
  • 2018 – 63,525 miles
  • 2017 – 50,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,537 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,537 miles (+23,626)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    159,537 miles
    Test number
    179201080974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,911 miles (+19,211)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,911 miles
    Test number
    656892362139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,700 miles (+14,058)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,700 miles
    Test number
    563742739330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,642 miles (+7,855)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,642 miles
    Test number
    363488762678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,787 miles (+10,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,787 miles
    Test number
    715453940439
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass84,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    402552520418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail84,678 miles (+9,251)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    901352921404
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,427 miles (+11,902)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,427 miles
    Test number
    613886590725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,525 miles (+12,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    283560503022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,915 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,915 miles
    Test number
    407291617731
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail50,914 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    807339343374
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about Y15 ESY

Does Y15 ESY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 ESY is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 ESY?
The MOT on Y15 ESY is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 ESY done?
Y15 ESY was recorded at 159,537 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 13,124 miles a year.
Has Y15 ESY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 ESY has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y15 ESY 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 ESY find?
Y15 ESY passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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