BMW 520
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y242 LDNMOT history
Y242 LDN is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,696 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 73,696 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y242 LDN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y242 LDN was last recorded at 73,696 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Mar 2019: 67,779 miles, lower than 128,162 miles on 21 Mar 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 73,684 miles · 7 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,696 miles
- 2025 – 72,877 miles
- 2024 – 72,443 miles
- 2023 – 71,729 miles
- 2022 – 70,831 miles
- 2021 – 69,790 miles
- 2020 – 69,147 miles
- 2019 – 67,779 miles
- 2018 – 128,162 miles
- 2017 – 126,911 miles
- 2016 – 125,473 miles
- 2015 – 124,256 miles
- 2014 – 121,279 miles
- 2013 – 119,623 miles
- 2012 – 118,482 miles
- 2011 – 116,699 miles
- 2010 – 115,245 miles
- 2009 – 113,457 miles
- 2008 – 110,348 miles
- 2007 – 105,617 miles
- 2006 – 92,540 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,696 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Both front tyres cracking on tread wall
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,696 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 73,696 miles
- Test number
- 697058336410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,684 miles (+807)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,684 miles
- Test number
- 113588703954
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass72,877 miles (+434)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 72,877 miles
- Test number
- 853772098270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,443 miles (+714)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 72,443 miles
- Test number
- 564911788025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,729 miles (+898)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 71,729 miles
- Test number
- 297057411598
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,831 miles (+1,041)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 70,831 miles
- Test number
- 701187184256
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,790 miles (+643)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 69,790 miles
- Test number
- 639023142619
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on tread wall
Pass69,147 miles (+1,368)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 69,147 miles
- Test number
- 348052093167
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on tread wall
Pass67,779 miles (-60,383)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 67,779 miles
- Test number
- 730282422079
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on tread wall
Pass128,162 miles (+1,251)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 128,162 miles
- Test number
- 764988830102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,911 miles (+1,438)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 126,911 miles
- Test number
- 686836444179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,473 miles (+1,217)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 125,473 miles
- Test number
- 389139395970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,256 miles (+972)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 124,256 miles
- Test number
- 167619985419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,284 miles (+2,005)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,284 miles
- Test number
- 289002685068
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass121,279 miles (+1,656)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 121,279 miles
- Test number
- 999213284098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,623 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 119,623 miles
- Test number
- 116868583084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,610 miles (+1,128)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,610 miles
- Test number
- 818680283059
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass118,482 miles (+1,783)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 118,482 miles
- Test number
- 986456672023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBack exhaust heat shield loose
Pass116,699 miles (+1,454)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 116,699 miles
- Test number
- 966622801156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,245 miles (+1,788)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 115,245 miles
- Test number
- 742117090081
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteRear heat shield in-secure
Pass113,457 miles (+13)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 113,457 miles
- Test number
- 760437499092
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAll tyres has cuts on wall
- NoteFront grill insecure
Fail113,444 miles (+3,096)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,444 miles
- Test number
- 464441899016
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAll tyres has cuts on wall
- NoteFront grill insecure
Pass110,348 miles (+4,731)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 110,348 miles
- Test number
- 142579988412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,617 miles (+13,077)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 105,617 miles
- Test number
- 591153977025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 92,540 miles
- Test number
- 461842106149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y242 LDN
- Does Y242 LDN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 LDN is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y242 LDN?
- The MOT on Y242 LDN is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y242 LDN done?
- Y242 LDN was recorded at 73,696 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026.
- Has Y242 LDN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y242 LDN has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y242 LDN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y242 LDN find?
- Y242 LDN passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.