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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y208 LAPMOT history

Y208 LAP is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.

Y208 LAP silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
73,721 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 LAP
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
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 LAP was last recorded at 73,721 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 6,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,383 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,338 miles
Average per year
2,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,721 miles
  • 2021 – 67,383 miles
  • 2020 – 66,950 miles
  • 2019 – 66,074 miles
  • 2018 – 65,560 miles
  • 2017 – 63,720 miles
  • 2016 – 60,109 miles
  • 2015 – 56,904 miles
  • 2014 – 53,776 miles
  • 2013 – 51,180 miles
  • 2012 – 46,797 miles
  • 2011 – 43,959 miles
  • 2010 – 39,508 miles
  • 2009 – 35,515 miles
  • 2008 – 33,157 miles
  • 2007 – 29,722 miles
  • 2006 – 25,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,721 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,721 miles (+6,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,721 miles
    Test number
    262517578890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass67,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,383 miles
    Test number
    781115155783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,383 miles (+433)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,383 miles
    Test number
    344685036670
    • MajorEmissions not tested vehicle would not rev up for test to be carried out. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  4. Pass66,950 miles (+876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    66,950 miles
    Test number
    919547291513
    • AdvisoryPark brake 16%

  5. Pass66,074 miles (+514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    398670650424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,560 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    283868568668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,720 miles
    Test number
    460585365956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak, but providing enough fluid to clean screen

  8. Fail63,720 miles (+3,611)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,720 miles
    Test number
    357288771897
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak, but providing enough fluid to clean screen

  9. Pass60,109 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,109 miles
    Test number
    435034545849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,904 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,904 miles
    Test number
    137494515173
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass56,904 miles (+3,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,904 miles
    Test number
    376244315117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass53,776 miles (+2,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,776 miles
    Test number
    436851204197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass51,180 miles (+4,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,180 miles
    Test number
    446124513198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass46,797 miles (+2,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,797 miles
    Test number
    285418212179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass43,959 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,959 miles
    Test number
    145170211136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,508 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,508 miles
    Test number
    332036700116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,515 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,515 miles
    Test number
    364060519189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,157 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,157 miles
    Test number
    180809708155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,722 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,722 miles
    Test number
    874243417150
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass29,722 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,722 miles
    Test number
    971073617179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,249 miles
    Test number
    444849706190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y208 LAP

Does Y208 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y208 LAP expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y208 LAP?
The MOT on Y208 LAP expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y208 LAP done?
Y208 LAP was recorded at 73,721 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 2,930 miles a year.
Has Y208 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 LAP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y208 LAP 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 Y208 LAP find?
Y208 LAP passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition sidewalls; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition sidewalls; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition sidewalls.

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