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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,991 cc

Y238 WKJMOT history

Y238 WKJ is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2021.

Y238 WKJ blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2022
Mileage
129,379 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 WKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 WKJ was last recorded at 129,379 miles on 29 Nov 2021, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,354 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
5,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 129,379 miles
  • 2020 – 128,646 miles
  • 2019 – 128,184 miles
  • 2018 – 124,668 miles
  • 2017 – 121,150 miles
  • 2016 – 117,036 miles
  • 2015 – 113,126 miles
  • 2014 – 105,830 miles
  • 2013 – 101,714 miles
  • 2012 – 95,257 miles
  • 2011 – 89,092 miles
  • 2010 – 86,821 miles
  • 2009 – 82,058 miles
  • 2008 – 71,264 miles
  • 2007 – 55,733 miles
  • 2006 – 47,249 miles
  • 2005 – 36,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,379 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of the brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at power steering pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both upper and lower ball joints have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner tie-bar has play in a knuckle joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner tie-bar has play in a knuckle joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,379 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,379 miles
    Test number
    842257340058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of the brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail129,354 miles (+708)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,354 miles
    Test number
    606434259108
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of the brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass128,646 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,646 miles
    Test number
    977247040835
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail128,631 miles (+447)6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,631 miles
    Test number
    921670700828
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Arm - Outer Balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body Sill Corroded - Jacking Point/Inner Sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes Underneath (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass128,184 miles (+42)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,184 miles
    Test number
    672942716596
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both upper and lower ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie-bar has play in a knuckle joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie-bar has play in a knuckle joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail128,142 miles (+3,474)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,142 miles
    Test number
    849782996989
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both upper and lower ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie-bar has play in a knuckle joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie-bar has play in a knuckle joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass124,668 miles (+3,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    124,668 miles
    Test number
    416821909886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass121,150 miles (+4,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    121,150 miles
    Test number
    289902509479
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass117,036 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    385287692958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,013 miles (+3,887)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,013 miles
    Test number
    111051700372
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Perished
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm - Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm - Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass113,126 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    113,126 miles
    Test number
    327440657976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,119 miles (+7,289)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,119 miles
    Test number
    883473322901
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass105,830 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    105,830 miles
    Test number
    339691514302
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewall deteriorating

  14. Fail105,830 miles (+4,116)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,830 miles
    Test number
    919181314322
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewall deteriorating

  15. Pass101,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,714 miles
    Test number
    427342813383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,714 miles (+6,457)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,714 miles
    Test number
    966761813324
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass95,257 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    95,257 miles
    Test number
    457578632421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,092 miles (+2,271)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,092 miles
    Test number
    235589521370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside inner trackrod

  19. Pass86,821 miles (+25)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,821 miles
    Test number
    352567130350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front obligatory mirror missing

  20. Fail86,796 miles (+4,738)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,796 miles
    Test number
    521931830343
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass82,058 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,058 miles
    Test number
    181525929336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail82,058 miles (+10,794)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,058 miles
    Test number
    492505029332
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass71,264 miles (+15,531)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    71,264 miles
    Test number
    361781348306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,733 miles
    Test number
    550282797294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail55,733 miles (+8,484)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,733 miles
    Test number
    940002697278
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass47,249 miles (+10,662)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,249 miles
    Test number
    341454766253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    36,587 miles
    Test number
    623293615296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 WKJ

Does Y238 WKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 WKJ expired on 8 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 WKJ?
The MOT on Y238 WKJ expired on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 WKJ done?
Y238 WKJ was recorded at 129,379 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2021, an average of 5,683 miles a year.
Has Y238 WKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 WKJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y238 WKJ 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 Y238 WKJ find?
Y238 WKJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of the brake pipes slightly corroded; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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