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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y23 RAPMOT history

Y23 RAP is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 150,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

Y23 RAP black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
150,104 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 RAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 RAP was last recorded at 150,104 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 2,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,680 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,424 miles
Average per year
6,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,104 miles
  • 2025 – 147,680 miles
  • 2024 – 144,186 miles
  • 2023 – 136,049 miles
  • 2022 – 124,469 miles
  • 2021 – 121,804 miles
  • 2020 – 113,663 miles
  • 2019 – 107,914 miles
  • 2018 – 103,327 miles
  • 2017 – 97,036 miles
  • 2016 – 90,441 miles
  • 2015 – 77,886 miles
  • 2014 – 74,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,104 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Under tray damaged and slightly insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    150,104 miles
    Test number
    975933056672
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under tray damaged and slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail150,104 miles (+2,424)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,104 miles
    Test number
    728145777406
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under tray damaged and slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass147,680 miles (+3,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,680 miles
    Test number
    794347211662
    • AdvisoryCentre under tray damaged and slightly insecure

  4. Pass144,186 miles (+8,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,186 miles
    Test number
    581114901798
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,049 miles
    Test number
    523824641038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,049 miles (+11,580)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,049 miles
    Test number
    654137325327
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass124,469 miles (+2,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,469 miles
    Test number
    228189043379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,804 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,804 miles
    Test number
    135102441924
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail121,804 miles (+8,141)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,804 miles
    Test number
    765958863038
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,663 miles
    Test number
    101891045087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,663 miles (+5,749)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,663 miles
    Test number
    473489806863
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass107,914 miles (+4,587)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,914 miles
    Test number
    220994951913
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass103,327 miles (+6,291)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,327 miles
    Test number
    568921658550
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass97,036 miles (+6,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,036 miles
    Test number
    537223781073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cut on outer wall.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass90,441 miles (+559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    243813880131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail89,882 miles (+11,996)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,882 miles
    Test number
    768886286737
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass77,886 miles (+3,076)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,886 miles
    Test number
    676969615151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass74,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,810 miles
    Test number
    669005844116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 RAP

Does Y23 RAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 RAP is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 RAP?
The MOT on Y23 RAP is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 RAP done?
Y23 RAP was recorded at 150,104 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,154 miles a year.
Has Y23 RAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 RAP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 RAP 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 Y23 RAP find?
Y23 RAP passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: central front under tray damaged and slightly insecure; offside rear nail in tyre.

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