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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,990 cc

Y204 YYXMOT history

Y204 YYX is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

Y204 YYX blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,457 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y204 YYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y204 YYX was last recorded at 85,457 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,737 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
2,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,457 miles
  • 2025 – 84,737 miles
  • 2024 – 83,493 miles
  • 2023 – 81,214 miles
  • 2022 – 79,189 miles
  • 2021 – 77,891 miles
  • 2020 – 77,327 miles
  • 2019 – 75,774 miles
  • 2018 – 73,895 miles
  • 2017 – 72,450 miles
  • 2016 – 71,404 miles
  • 2015 – 69,384 miles
  • 2014 – 63,711 miles
  • 2013 – 59,126 miles
  • 2012 – 55,876 miles
  • 2011 – 50,455 miles
  • 2010 – 46,175 miles
  • 2009 – 42,555 miles
  • 2008 – 39,351 miles
  • 2007 – 35,464 miles
  • 2006 – 32,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,457 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBeam deflection stickers fitted to headlamps for continental driving
  • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre slightly perishing
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,457 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    289503869594
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBeam deflection stickers fitted to headlamps for continental driving
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre slightly perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail85,457 miles (+720)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    804098383405
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBeam deflection stickers fitted to headlamps for continental driving
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre slightly perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass84,737 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,737 miles
    Test number
    879003908004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,736 miles (+1,243)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,736 miles
    Test number
    773304610052
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  5. Pass83,493 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,493 miles
    Test number
    681502474496
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail83,493 miles (+2,279)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,493 miles
    Test number
    371123640696
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,214 miles
    Test number
    476972279384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,214 miles (+2,025)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,214 miles
    Test number
    136507444714
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass79,189 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    153455498149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail79,101 miles (+1,210)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,101 miles
    Test number
    873794402826
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses perishing

  11. Pass77,891 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,891 miles
    Test number
    441274750558
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak possible cam cover gasket
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressures low

  12. Fail77,891 miles (+564)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,891 miles
    Test number
    177535541608
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak possible cam cover gasket
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressures low

  13. Pass77,327 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,327 miles
    Test number
    665302052449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,774 miles (+1,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,774 miles
    Test number
    591037325597
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass73,895 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,895 miles
    Test number
    446555306853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail73,895 miles (+1,445)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,895 miles
    Test number
    764061842677
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,450 miles
    Test number
    272480570339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail72,450 miles (+1,046)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,450 miles
    Test number
    947998438999
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,404 miles (+2,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,404 miles
    Test number
    881342081254
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass69,384 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    219154955089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,711 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,711 miles
    Test number
    177567754498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,126 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,126 miles
    Test number
    609277653016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,876 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,876 miles
    Test number
    487119952079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,455 miles (+4,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,455 miles
    Test number
    977957061076
    • NoteAll tyres low on tresd

  25. Pass46,175 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,175 miles
    Test number
    783739690057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,555 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,555 miles
    Test number
    592713799062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,351 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    502384068044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,464 miles
    Test number
    442081157022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail35,464 miles (+3,270)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,464 miles
    Test number
    774101357034
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass32,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,194 miles
    Test number
    883215766066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y204 YYX

Does Y204 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y204 YYX is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y204 YYX?
The MOT on Y204 YYX is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y204 YYX done?
Y204 YYX was recorded at 85,457 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,661 miles a year.
Has Y204 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y204 YYX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y204 YYX 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 Y204 YYX find?
Y204 YYX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; beam deflection stickers fitted to headlamps for continental driving; n/s/f tyre slightly perishing, and 3 more.

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