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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

Y1 DRCMOT history

Y1 DRC is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jul 2016. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 115,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
115,406 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 DRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 DRC was last recorded at 115,406 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 15,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,594 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
15,812 miles
Average per year
12,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,406 miles
  • 2024 – 99,594 miles
  • 2023 – 85,995 miles
  • 2022 – 74,810 miles
  • 2021 – 65,118 miles
  • 2020 – 57,170 miles
  • 2019 – 41,410 miles
  • 2018 – 29,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,406 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Chip on Windscreen N/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 26 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,406 miles (+15,812)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,406 miles
    Test number
    754223844816
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,594 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    363223485792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,478 miles (+13,483)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,478 miles
    Test number
    853337862881
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass85,995 miles (+11,185)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,995 miles
    Test number
    921431638548
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,810 miles (+9,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,810 miles
    Test number
    490368442147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing inner edge

  6. Pass65,118 miles (+7,948)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    629261853752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,170 miles (+998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,170 miles
    Test number
    627167320053
    • AdvisoryChip on Windscreen N/s

  8. Fail56,172 miles (+14,762)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    495552981949
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip on Windscreen N/s

  9. Pass41,410 miles (+12,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,410 miles
    Test number
    878206977754
    • 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))

  10. Pass29,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    29,323 miles
    Test number
    607761098116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 DRC

Does Y1 DRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y1 DRC expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y1 DRC?
The MOT on Y1 DRC expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y1 DRC done?
Y1 DRC was recorded at 115,406 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 12,452 miles a year.
Has Y1 DRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 DRC has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y1 DRC 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 Y1 DRC find?
Y1 DRC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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