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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y198 BPLMOT history

Y198 BPL is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2026
Mileage
91,847 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y198 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y198 BPL was last recorded at 91,847 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,481 miles · 16 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
1,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,847 miles
  • 2024 – 91,481 miles
  • 2023 – 91,397 miles
  • 2022 – 91,353 miles
  • 2021 – 90,892 miles
  • 2020 – 90,704 miles
  • 2019 – 90,580 miles
  • 2018 – 89,395 miles
  • 2017 – 88,287 miles
  • 2016 – 86,524 miles
  • 2015 – 84,212 miles
  • 2014 – 81,579 miles
  • 2013 – 78,905 miles
  • 2012 – 75,761 miles
  • 2011 – 72,395 miles
  • 2010 – 68,823 miles
  • 2009 – 65,685 miles
  • 2008 – 62,520 miles
  • 2007 – 59,286 miles
  • 2006 – 54,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,847 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,847 miles
    Test number
    635725785024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,847 miles (+366)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,847 miles
    Test number
    264601527247
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass91,481 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,481 miles
    Test number
    537898340944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,397 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,397 miles
    Test number
    881151803968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,353 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,353 miles
    Test number
    266101247508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,892 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    852070441452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,704 miles
    Test number
    526310032381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,704 miles (+124)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,704 miles
    Test number
    447499372562
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively damaged front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,580 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,580 miles
    Test number
    498159450658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,395 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,395 miles
    Test number
    196719052358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,287 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,287 miles
    Test number
    229127233672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,524 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,524 miles
    Test number
    242900873526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,212 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,212 miles
    Test number
    117418245434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,579 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,579 miles
    Test number
    655702844005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,905 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,905 miles
    Test number
    716954243038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,761 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,761 miles
    Test number
    447015142022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,395 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    837018941012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,823 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,823 miles
    Test number
    941267540099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,685 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,685 miles
    Test number
    902022349005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,520 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,520 miles
    Test number
    841233948024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,286 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    211647457041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,200 miles (+5,071)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,200 miles
    Test number
    123145247090
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass54,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,129 miles
    Test number
    223632556031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y198 BPL

Does Y198 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y198 BPL expired on 15 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y198 BPL?
The MOT on Y198 BPL expired on 15 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y198 BPL done?
Y198 BPL was recorded at 91,847 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 1,986 miles a year.
Has Y198 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y198 BPL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y198 BPL 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 Y198 BPL find?
Y198 BPL passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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