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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y21 CSGMOT history

Y21 CSG is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

Y21 CSG white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,855 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 CSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 CSG was last recorded at 133,855 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 5,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,317 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,538 miles
Average per year
6,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,855 miles
  • 2025 – 128,317 miles
  • 2024 – 122,064 miles
  • 2023 – 115,130 miles
  • 2022 – 109,937 miles
  • 2021 – 105,781 miles
  • 2020 – 100,160 miles
  • 2019 – 90,812 miles
  • 2018 – 81,333 miles
  • 2017 – 73,016 miles
  • 2016 – 64,843 miles
  • 2014 – 54,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,855 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,855 miles (+5,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,855 miles
    Test number
    310372011352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass128,317 miles (+6,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,317 miles
    Test number
    980894479572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass122,064 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,064 miles
    Test number
    114810314869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,056 miles (+6,926)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,056 miles
    Test number
    941038908723
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass115,130 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,130 miles
    Test number
    457795356528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,110 miles (+5,173)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,110 miles
    Test number
    929937271324
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass109,937 miles (+4,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,937 miles
    Test number
    895830593439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass105,781 miles (+5,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,781 miles
    Test number
    448837195427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass100,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,160 miles
    Test number
    688512465627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail100,160 miles (+9,348)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,160 miles
    Test number
    692387214192
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass90,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,812 miles
    Test number
    541361192464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  12. Fail90,812 miles (+9,479)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,812 miles
    Test number
    732945697068
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rear brake wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  13. Pass81,333 miles (+8,317)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,333 miles
    Test number
    178372663418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,016 miles (+8,173)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,016 miles
    Test number
    252619696059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,843 miles (+10,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    757567144325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass54,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,650 miles
    Test number
    378451184465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y21 CSG

Does Y21 CSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 CSG is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 CSG?
The MOT on Y21 CSG is valid until 5 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 CSG done?
Y21 CSG was recorded at 133,855 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,944 miles a year.
Has Y21 CSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 CSG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y21 CSG 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 CSG find?
Y21 CSG passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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