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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y17 SYRMOT history

Y17 SYR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 185,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

Y17 SYR black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,831 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 SYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 SYR was last recorded at 185,831 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,802 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,029 miles
Average per year
9,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,831 miles
  • 2025 – 181,802 miles
  • 2024 – 178,203 miles
  • 2023 – 173,412 miles
  • 2022 – 154,041 miles
  • 2021 – 148,961 miles
  • 2019 – 145,264 miles
  • 2018 – 135,911 miles
  • 2017 – 128,550 miles
  • 2016 – 113,054 miles
  • 2015 – 96,545 miles
  • 2014 – 78,546 miles
  • 2013 – 59,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,831 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,831 miles (+4,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,831 miles
    Test number
    177381892327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass181,802 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    181,802 miles
    Test number
    166024533811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass178,203 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    178,203 miles
    Test number
    591902262077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,412 miles (+19,371)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    173,412 miles
    Test number
    864738792077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,041 miles (+5,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,041 miles
    Test number
    762661534361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass148,961 miles (+3,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,961 miles
    Test number
    789492532096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass145,264 miles (+9,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,264 miles
    Test number
    926363636590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass135,911 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,911 miles
    Test number
    362244701665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,550 miles (+15,496)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,550 miles
    Test number
    750609376751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    778838635551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,054 miles (+16,509)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    840158458508
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass96,545 miles (+17,999)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,545 miles
    Test number
    467476820392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,546 miles (+18,702)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,546 miles
    Test number
    539267824244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,844 miles
    Test number
    828331623206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 SYR

Does Y17 SYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 SYR is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 SYR?
The MOT on Y17 SYR is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 SYR done?
Y17 SYR was recorded at 185,831 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 9,980 miles a year.
Has Y17 SYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 SYR has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on Y17 SYR 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 Y17 SYR find?
Y17 SYR passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f cracking outer edge; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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