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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y253 BBVMOT history

Y253 BBV is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 63,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

Y253 BBV green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,600 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 BBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 BBV was last recorded at 63,600 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,334 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,266 miles
Average per year
1,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,600 miles
  • 2025 – 62,334 miles
  • 2024 – 60,470 miles
  • 2023 – 57,955 miles
  • 2022 – 55,305 miles
  • 2021 – 54,298 miles
  • 2020 – 51,598 miles
  • 2018 – 51,044 miles
  • 2017 – 50,746 miles
  • 2016 – 50,486 miles
  • 2015 – 50,052 miles
  • 2014 – 48,912 miles
  • 2013 – 48,158 miles
  • 2012 – 47,519 miles
  • 2011 – 46,794 miles
  • 2010 – 46,113 miles
  • 2009 – 43,572 miles
  • 2008 – 40,588 miles
  • 2007 – 35,687 miles
  • 2006 – 31,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,600 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth head light images poor
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside screen jet poor
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Handbrake lever close to no reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,600 miles (+1,266)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,600 miles
    Test number
    443506478555
    • AdvisoryBoth head light images poor
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside screen jet poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass62,334 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    163083561553
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever close to no reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail62,334 miles (+1,864)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    223826074233
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever close to no reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,470 miles
    Test number
    596056060823
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight Engine oil leak

  5. Fail60,470 miles (+2,515)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,470 miles
    Test number
    993054860411
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight Engine oil leak

  6. Pass57,955 miles (+2,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,955 miles
    Test number
    437089819740
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass55,305 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,305 miles
    Test number
    904689432089
    • AdvisoryBoth head light have poor images but readable
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  8. Fail55,305 miles (+1,007)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,305 miles
    Test number
    858730004212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth head light have poor images but readable
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  9. Pass54,298 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    962709381438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,598 miles (+554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    51,598 miles
    Test number
    841231488667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass51,044 miles (+298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,044 miles
    Test number
    416526445786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass50,746 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,746 miles
    Test number
    729635837158
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre in poor condition 235/45/17

  13. Pass50,486 miles (+434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,486 miles
    Test number
    864684490104
    • AdvisoryFRONT LINKRODS POOR EXHAUST CORRODED

  14. Pass50,052 miles (+1,140)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,052 miles
    Test number
    765808765134
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll discs poor
    • NoteBoth rear tyres poor/cracked
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteWipers poor

  15. Pass48,912 miles (+754)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    745691084172
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSlight play steering/suspension
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  16. Pass48,158 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    306274483108
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre poor/low
    • NoteSlight play steering/lower arms
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  17. Fail48,157 miles (+638)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,157 miles
    Test number
    156313183135
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre poor/low
    • NoteSlight play steering/lower arms
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  18. Pass47,519 miles (+725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,519 miles
    Test number
    738706282179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass46,794 miles (+681)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,794 miles
    Test number
    936035181172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  20. Pass46,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,113 miles
    Test number
    622486480178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,113 miles (+2,541)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,113 miles
    Test number
    113696680185
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront/&/rear/discs/&/pads/worn oil/leval/low

  22. Pass43,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,572 miles
    Test number
    240681789199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail43,572 miles (+2,984)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,572 miles
    Test number
    993041989183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass40,588 miles (+4,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,588 miles
    Test number
    803769688135
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass35,687 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    394286367086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,801 miles
    Test number
    180118056482
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y253 BBV

Does Y253 BBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 BBV is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 BBV?
The MOT on Y253 BBV is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 BBV done?
Y253 BBV was recorded at 63,600 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,561 miles a year.
Has Y253 BBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 BBV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y253 BBV 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 Y253 BBV find?
Y253 BBV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: both head light images poor; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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