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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y21 UPYMOT history

Y21 UPY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 154,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

Y21 UPY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,337 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 UPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 UPY was last recorded at 154,337 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 38,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,193 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
38,144 miles
Average per year
12,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,337 miles
  • 2024 – 116,193 miles
  • 2023 – 109,138 miles
  • 2022 – 100,591 miles
  • 2021 – 92,443 miles
  • 2020 – 86,785 miles
  • 2019 – 77,476 miles
  • 2018 – 68,257 miles
  • 2017 – 57,730 miles
  • 2016 – 45,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,337 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,337 miles (+38,144)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,337 miles
    Test number
    782729011874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,193 miles (+7,055)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,193 miles
    Test number
    910865702301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,138 miles
    Test number
    293725199027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,138 miles (+8,547)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,138 miles
    Test number
    982105142268
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass100,591 miles (+8,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,591 miles
    Test number
    991882130825
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective differential mount bushes starting to split
  6. Pass92,443 miles (+5,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,443 miles
    Test number
    183978164096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass86,785 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,785 miles
    Test number
    889818231910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,784 miles (+9,308)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    329241798577
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass77,476 miles (+9,219)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,476 miles
    Test number
    437700169098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,257 miles (+10,527)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,257 miles
    Test number
    216868157723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,730 miles (+12,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,730 miles
    Test number
    814890714815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass45,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,496 miles
    Test number
    781278972036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 UPY

Does Y21 UPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 UPY is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y21 UPY?
The MOT on Y21 UPY is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 UPY done?
Y21 UPY was recorded at 154,337 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 12,032 miles a year.
Has Y21 UPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 UPY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y21 UPY 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 UPY find?
Y21 UPY passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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