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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y201 NPPMOT history

Y201 NPP is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2024
Mileage
133,008 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y201 NPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y201 NPP was last recorded at 133,008 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,998 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,008 miles
  • 2022 – 129,246 miles
  • 2021 – 124,163 miles
  • 2020 – 119,046 miles
  • 2019 – 109,136 miles
  • 2016 – 102,496 miles
  • 2015 – 93,722 miles
  • 2014 – 84,115 miles
  • 2012 – 80,909 miles
  • 2011 – 79,434 miles
  • 2010 – 72,382 miles
  • 2009 – 64,095 miles
  • 2008 – 55,586 miles
  • 2007 – 47,520 miles
  • 2006 – 38,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,008 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,008 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,008 miles
    Test number
    465408868401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail132,998 miles (+3,752)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,998 miles
    Test number
    165010798603
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass129,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,246 miles
    Test number
    621554811748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,246 miles (+5,083)2 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,246 miles
    Test number
    465381371033
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  5. Pass124,163 miles (+5,117)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,163 miles
    Test number
    850507152894
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass119,046 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,046 miles
    Test number
    683905242054
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail119,045 miles (+9,909)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,045 miles
    Test number
    493649899175
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass109,136 miles (+6,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,136 miles
    Test number
    303168172292
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,496 miles (+8,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,496 miles
    Test number
    889971778983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass93,722 miles (+9,607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,722 miles
    Test number
    656597141967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass84,115 miles (+3,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,115 miles
    Test number
    628546514153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass80,909 miles (+1,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,909 miles
    Test number
    656955032308
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass79,434 miles (+7,052)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,434 miles
    Test number
    506951341350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,382 miles (+8,287)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,382 miles
    Test number
    274212410449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,095 miles (+8,509)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,095 miles
    Test number
    752138909109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside tyre wall slightly perished

  16. Pass55,586 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    734475108111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,520 miles
    Test number
    624231427175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,520 miles (+8,845)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,520 miles
    Test number
    812291027187
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass38,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,675 miles
    Test number
    643201636106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y201 NPP

Does Y201 NPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y201 NPP expired on 29 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y201 NPP?
The MOT on Y201 NPP expired on 29 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y201 NPP done?
Y201 NPP was recorded at 133,008 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 5,495 miles a year.
Has Y201 NPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y201 NPP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y201 NPP 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 Y201 NPP find?
Y201 NPP passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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