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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

Y1 VEKMOT history

Y1 VEK is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 95,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

Y1 VEK white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,504 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 VEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 VEK was last recorded at 95,504 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 9,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,340 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,164 miles
Average per year
8,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,504 miles
  • 2025 – 86,340 miles
  • 2024 – 77,705 miles
  • 2023 – 69,158 miles
  • 2022 – 62,294 miles
  • 2021 – 56,653 miles
  • 2020 – 53,924 miles
  • 2019 – 42,302 miles
  • 2018 – 29,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,504 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats offside & nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,504 miles (+9,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,504 miles
    Test number
    600542116946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass86,340 miles (+8,635)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,340 miles
    Test number
    897564429172
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass77,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,705 miles
    Test number
    507951057502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,705 miles (+8,547)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,705 miles
    Test number
    338692408737
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low tread. inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass69,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    779396166260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,158 miles (+6,864)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    166927372827
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass62,294 miles (+5,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,294 miles
    Test number
    995477130962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass56,653 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,653 miles
    Test number
    924306671299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,924 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,924 miles
    Test number
    868090220540
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats offside & nearside rear
  10. Fail53,922 miles (+11,620)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,922 miles
    Test number
    257555183588
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats offside & nearside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth on outer edges
  11. Pass42,302 miles (+12,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,302 miles
    Test number
    478619701762
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
  12. Pass29,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,830 miles
    Test number
    876115119959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 VEK

Does Y1 VEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 VEK is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 VEK?
The MOT on Y1 VEK is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 VEK done?
Y1 VEK was recorded at 95,504 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 8,204 miles a year.
Has Y1 VEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 VEK has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y1 VEK 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 VEK find?
Y1 VEK passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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