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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y26 LRDMOT history

Y26 LRD is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 202,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
202,635 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 LRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 LRD was last recorded at 202,635 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 20,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,782 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
20,853 miles
Average per year
12,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,635 miles
  • 2025 – 181,782 miles
  • 2024 – 159,785 miles
  • 2023 – 142,734 miles
  • 2022 – 141,973 miles
  • 2021 – 133,961 miles
  • 2020 – 128,193 miles
  • 2019 – 122,219 miles
  • 2018 – 111,663 miles
  • 2017 – 105,295 miles
  • 2016 – 90,419 miles
  • 2015 – 79,310 miles
  • 2014 – 61,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,635 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,635 miles (+20,853)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    202,635 miles
    Test number
    801199082741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass181,782 miles (+21,997)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    181,782 miles
    Test number
    560731676539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,785 miles (+17,051)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,785 miles
    Test number
    378311643336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,734 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,734 miles
    Test number
    124847123947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,973 miles
    Test number
    701817341949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,973 miles (+1,543)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,973 miles
    Test number
    962904498117
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,430 miles (+6,469)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,430 miles
    Test number
    506509659283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,961 miles
    Test number
    383502332218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail133,961 miles (+5,768)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,961 miles
    Test number
    978264875486
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass128,193 miles (+5,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,193 miles
    Test number
    604841274859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass122,219 miles (+10,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,219 miles
    Test number
    483025842709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,663 miles
    Test number
    980319385389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,663 miles (+6,368)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,663 miles
    Test number
    424552125633
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass105,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,295 miles
    Test number
    458073924280
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail105,281 miles (+14,862)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,281 miles
    Test number
    292204937868
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass90,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,419 miles
    Test number
    956747461854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted obscuring view

  17. Fail90,419 miles (+11,109)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,419 miles
    Test number
    362607199560
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted obscuring view

  18. Pass79,310 miles (+18,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,310 miles
    Test number
    709509715245
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass61,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,288 miles
    Test number
    929847524202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 LRD

Does Y26 LRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 LRD is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 LRD?
The MOT on Y26 LRD is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 LRD done?
Y26 LRD was recorded at 202,635 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 12,199 miles a year.
Has Y26 LRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 LRD has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y26 LRD 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 Y26 LRD find?
Y26 LRD passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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