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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

Y21 BNWMOT history

Y21 BNW is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 191,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

Y21 BNW grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
191,216 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
20,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 BNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 BNW was last recorded at 191,216 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
190,413 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
803 miles
Average per year
20,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,216 miles
  • 2025 – 190,413 miles
  • 2024 – 189,112 miles
  • 2023 – 181,131 miles
  • 2022 – 154,641 miles
  • 2021 – 117,698 miles
  • 2020 – 85,998 miles
  • 2019 – 70,743 miles
  • 2018 – 46,243 miles
  • 2017 – 22,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,216 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,216 miles (+803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    191,216 miles
    Test number
    313452814863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,413 miles (+632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    190,413 miles
    Test number
    752907655439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass189,781 miles (+669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    189,781 miles
    Test number
    276313420750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass189,112 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    189,112 miles
    Test number
    153125499713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,555 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    188,555 miles
    Test number
    689667694025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,238 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    187,238 miles
    Test number
    820407502927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,131 miles (+5,204)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    181,131 miles
    Test number
    300979293154
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass175,927 miles (+2,932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    175,927 miles
    Test number
    289903211092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass172,995 miles (+18,354)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    172,995 miles
    Test number
    863807968553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,641 miles (+16,586)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,641 miles
    Test number
    839880922009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,055 miles (+20,357)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    138,055 miles
    Test number
    924193234959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,698 miles (+25,012)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,698 miles
    Test number
    437881156476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,686 miles (+6,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,686 miles
    Test number
    447997703534
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass85,998 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    746558738416
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NAIL (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail85,998 miles (+15,255)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    293852764031
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NAIL (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass70,743 miles (+12,168)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,743 miles
    Test number
    725517621477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,575 miles (+12,332)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    58,575 miles
    Test number
    933866935242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,243 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,243 miles
    Test number
    882248325345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,749 miles (+15,065)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,749 miles
    Test number
    659542734470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,684 miles (+7,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,684 miles
    Test number
    733367856794
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  21. Pass22,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    22,558 miles
    Test number
    219646382382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 BNW

Does Y21 BNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 BNW is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 BNW?
The MOT on Y21 BNW is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 BNW done?
Y21 BNW was recorded at 191,216 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 20,324 miles a year.
Has Y21 BNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 BNW has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y21 BNW 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 Y21 BNW find?
Y21 BNW passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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