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BMW 520

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y253 PDBMOT history

Y253 PDB is a red petrol BMW 520 first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2022.

Y253 PDB red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2023
Mileage
142,337 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 PDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 PDB was last recorded at 142,337 miles on 25 Oct 2022, 2,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,012 miles · 30 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,325 miles
Average per year
5,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,337 miles
  • 2021 – 140,012 miles
  • 2020 – 138,535 miles
  • 2019 – 131,191 miles
  • 2018 – 125,914 miles
  • 2017 – 121,014 miles
  • 2016 – 117,347 miles
  • 2015 – 114,106 miles
  • 2014 – 108,210 miles
  • 2013 – 104,033 miles
  • 2012 – 100,460 miles
  • 2011 – 95,912 miles
  • 2010 – 90,353 miles
  • 2009 – 85,245 miles
  • 2008 – 75,022 miles
  • 2007 – 66,086 miles
  • 2006 – 58,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,337 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront steering boot slight split
  • AdvisoryParking brake weak

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,337 miles (+2,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,337 miles
    Test number
    947018705441
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering boot slight split
    • AdvisoryParking brake weak

  2. Pass140,012 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,012 miles
    Test number
    726401747413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,535 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,535 miles
    Test number
    427987836136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,191 miles (+5,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,191 miles
    Test number
    264794553582
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,914 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,914 miles
    Test number
    214736734205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail125,894 miles (+4,880)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,894 miles
    Test number
    423425229546
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass121,014 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,014 miles
    Test number
    525334651633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,000 miles (+3,653)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,000 miles
    Test number
    901387265010
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass117,347 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,347 miles
    Test number
    475011851693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,262 miles (+3,156)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,262 miles
    Test number
    249662182114
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass114,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,106 miles
    Test number
    325250515282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,106 miles (+5,896)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,106 miles
    Test number
    606309705293
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass108,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,210 miles
    Test number
    198376194163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail108,210 miles (+4,177)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,210 miles
    Test number
    575819284111
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass104,033 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,033 miles
    Test number
    637271293147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,460 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,460 miles
    Test number
    797808202265
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass100,460 miles (+4,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,460 miles
    Test number
    836838302298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass95,912 miles (+5,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,912 miles
    Test number
    258494591478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass90,353 miles (+5,108)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,353 miles
    Test number
    674576390159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Pass85,245 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,245 miles
    Test number
    564930619252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail85,245 miles (+10,223)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,245 miles
    Test number
    572629609226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,022 miles (+8,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,022 miles
    Test number
    590792868138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass66,086 miles (+7,454)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,086 miles
    Test number
    682456867189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    424550566104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 PDB

Does Y253 PDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 PDB expired on 24 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 PDB?
The MOT on Y253 PDB expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 PDB done?
Y253 PDB was recorded at 142,337 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2022, an average of 5,111 miles a year.
Has Y253 PDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 PDB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on Y253 PDB 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 PDB find?
Y253 PDB passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear; front steering boot slight split; parking brake weak.

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