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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y22 BFCMOT history

Y22 BFC is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 175,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

Y22 BFC grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
175,804 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y22 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y22 BFC was last recorded at 175,804 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 10,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,217 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,587 miles
Average per year
7,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,804 miles
  • 2025 – 165,217 miles
  • 2024 – 152,293 miles
  • 2023 – 149,197 miles
  • 2022 – 145,997 miles
  • 2021 – 138,819 miles
  • 2020 – 131,300 miles
  • 2019 – 125,161 miles
  • 2017 – 123,275 miles
  • 2016 – 111,981 miles
  • 2014 – 101,483 miles
  • 2013 – 79,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,804 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,804 miles (+10,587)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    175,804 miles
    Test number
    820082310734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,217 miles (+12,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,217 miles
    Test number
    476993552936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass152,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,293 miles
    Test number
    701512148182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm bush slightly worn where shocker bolts too it. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail152,293 miles (+3,096)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,293 miles
    Test number
    492482732416
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm bush slightly worn where shocker bolts too it. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass149,197 miles (+3,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,197 miles
    Test number
    308430840037
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside center tread slightly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass145,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,997 miles
    Test number
    747285407712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front brake disc's slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low on 3mm. 225/55R17 101W (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail145,997 miles (+7,178)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,997 miles
    Test number
    296606448845
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front brake disc's slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low on 3mm. 225/55R17 101W (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass138,819 miles (+7,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,819 miles
    Test number
    188624884766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass131,300 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,300 miles
    Test number
    123251131706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,225 miles (+6,064)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,225 miles
    Test number
    381515307140
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass125,161 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,161 miles
    Test number
    852556859168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,275 miles (+160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,275 miles
    Test number
    593243586728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail123,115 miles (+11,134)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,115 miles
    Test number
    198545436014
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass111,981 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,981 miles
    Test number
    511057078512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail111,935 miles (+10,452)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,935 miles
    Test number
    207154214345
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass101,483 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,483 miles
    Test number
    215523574213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail101,333 miles (+22,123)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    845909564251
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass79,210 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,210 miles
    Test number
    285924373218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,177 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,177 miles
    Test number
    989799253294
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about Y22 BFC

Does Y22 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y22 BFC is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y22 BFC?
The MOT on Y22 BFC is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y22 BFC done?
Y22 BFC was recorded at 175,804 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 7,767 miles a year.
Has Y22 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y22 BFC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y22 BFC 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 Y22 BFC find?
Y22 BFC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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