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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

Y21 RWYMOT history

Y21 RWY is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 11 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 172,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

Y21 RWY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
172,247 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 RWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 RWY was last recorded at 172,247 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,901 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,346 miles
Average per year
8,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,247 miles
  • 2025 – 167,901 miles
  • 2024 – 165,984 miles
  • 2022 – 161,981 miles
  • 2021 – 161,609 miles
  • 2020 – 151,378 miles
  • 2019 – 144,751 miles
  • 2018 – 137,542 miles
  • 2017 – 132,939 miles
  • 2016 – 108,526 miles
  • 2014 – 94,739 miles
  • 2013 – 81,609 miles
  • 2012 – 67,589 miles
  • 2011 – 51,427 miles
  • 2010 – 37,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,247 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,247 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    172,247 miles
    Test number
    296952961922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,901 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,901 miles
    Test number
    111829669458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,984 miles (+4,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,984 miles
    Test number
    114414077674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass161,981 miles (+372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,981 miles
    Test number
    350131794298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass161,609 miles (+10,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,609 miles
    Test number
    865840756409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak o/s front of intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass151,378 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    151,378 miles
    Test number
    951339926971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,751 miles (+7,209)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,751 miles
    Test number
    617248699134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    137,542 miles
    Test number
    910099331243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,542 miles (+4,603)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,542 miles
    Test number
    414827539386
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass132,939 miles (+8,749)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    132,939 miles
    Test number
    797572628988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,190 miles (+15,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,190 miles
    Test number
    953258461096
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass108,526 miles (+13,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    108,526 miles
    Test number
    103628525271
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp broken/insecure
  13. Fail94,739 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,739 miles
    Test number
    407564744324
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass94,739 miles (+13,130)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,739 miles
    Test number
    677724144358
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass81,609 miles (+14,020)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,609 miles
    Test number
    665717643315
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass67,589 miles (+68)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,589 miles
    Test number
    519066042322
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail67,521 miles (+16,094)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,521 miles
    Test number
    559553742306
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass51,427 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    485621941497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,398 miles (+13,491)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    918839131335
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass37,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,907 miles
    Test number
    420211540368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about Y21 RWY

Does Y21 RWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 RWY is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 RWY?
The MOT on Y21 RWY is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 RWY done?
Y21 RWY was recorded at 172,247 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 8,859 miles a year.
Has Y21 RWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 RWY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on Y21 RWY 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 RWY find?
Y21 RWY passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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