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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y21 SNBMOT history

Y21 SNB is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 138,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

Y21 SNB white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,904 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 SNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 SNB was last recorded at 138,904 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 8,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,963 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,941 miles
Average per year
13,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,904 miles
  • 2024 – 129,963 miles
  • 2023 – 122,517 miles
  • 2022 – 106,367 miles
  • 2021 – 87,823 miles
  • 2020 – 65,380 miles
  • 2019 – 58,929 miles
  • 2018 – 44,332 miles
  • 2017 – 28,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,904 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,904 miles (+8,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,904 miles
    Test number
    842794482914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass129,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,963 miles
    Test number
    536365295208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail129,963 miles (+7,446)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,963 miles
    Test number
    228654385498
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass122,517 miles (+16,150)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,517 miles
    Test number
    832581958395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,367 miles
    Test number
    686925964681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates not standard
  6. Fail106,368 miles (+18,545)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,368 miles
    Test number
    127125414829
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wire (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates not standard
  7. Pass87,823 miles (+22,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,823 miles
    Test number
    265998064289
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass65,380 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,380 miles
    Test number
    669444985407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,929 miles
    Test number
    424182407819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,929 miles (+14,597)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,929 miles
    Test number
    422203330049
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass44,332 miles (+16,233)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,332 miles
    Test number
    887424657883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,099 miles
    Test number
    246836443550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 SNB

Does Y21 SNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 SNB is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y21 SNB?
The MOT on Y21 SNB is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 SNB done?
Y21 SNB was recorded at 138,904 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 13,771 miles a year.
Has Y21 SNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 SNB has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y21 SNB 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 SNB find?
Y21 SNB passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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