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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y21 GDPMOT history

Y21 GDP is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 123,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

Y21 GDP grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,328 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 GDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 GDP was last recorded at 123,328 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 19,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
104,298 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
19,030 miles
Average per year
11,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,328 miles
  • 2025 – 104,298 miles
  • 2024 – 79,645 miles
  • 2023 – 58,063 miles
  • 2022 – 50,194 miles
  • 2020 – 38,693 miles
  • 2019 – 25,293 miles
  • 2018 – 23,519 miles
  • 2017 – 17,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,328 miles
    Test number
    788460402027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,328 miles (+19,030)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,328 miles
    Test number
    628324329515
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,298 miles
    Test number
    412617748794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,298 miles (+24,653)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,298 miles
    Test number
    177933789475
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,645 miles (+21,582)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    265920446459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,063 miles (+7,869)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,063 miles
    Test number
    985564563575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,194 miles (+1,115)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    767515644517
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass49,079 miles (+10,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,079 miles
    Test number
    841233142990
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass38,693 miles (+6,280)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,693 miles
    Test number
    478438330705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,413 miles (+7,120)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,413 miles
    Test number
    194867661839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,293 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,293 miles
    Test number
    939121978331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,519 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    23,519 miles
    Test number
    114206998077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    17,284 miles
    Test number
    529974553157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 GDP

Does Y21 GDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 GDP is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 GDP?
The MOT on Y21 GDP is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 GDP done?
Y21 GDP was recorded at 123,328 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 11,921 miles a year.
Has Y21 GDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 GDP has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 GDP 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 GDP find?
Y21 GDP passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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