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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y26 OLAMOT history

Y26 OLA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 149,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,825 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 OLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 OLA was last recorded at 149,825 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 4,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
145,516 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,309 miles
Average per year
9,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,825 miles
  • 2025 – 145,516 miles
  • 2024 – 137,703 miles
  • 2023 – 129,150 miles
  • 2022 – 120,429 miles
  • 2021 – 113,374 miles
  • 2020 – 106,222 miles
  • 2019 – 97,105 miles
  • 2018 – 88,702 miles
  • 2017 – 67,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,825 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,825 miles (+4,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,825 miles
    Test number
    113416671396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  2. Pass145,516 miles (+7,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,516 miles
    Test number
    782947695678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass137,703 miles (+8,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,703 miles
    Test number
    796179372078
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass129,150 miles (+8,721)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,150 miles
    Test number
    232169461039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,429 miles (+7,055)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,429 miles
    Test number
    513996756331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass113,374 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,374 miles
    Test number
    582675135101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,222 miles (+9,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,222 miles
    Test number
    962461260938
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  8. Pass97,105 miles (+8,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,105 miles
    Test number
    567770820284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass88,702 miles (+21,679)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,702 miles
    Test number
    534449337888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    440544439483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,023 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    365367261557
    • FailureFront 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)

Questions about Y26 OLA

Does Y26 OLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 OLA is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 OLA?
The MOT on Y26 OLA is valid until 25 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 OLA done?
Y26 OLA was recorded at 149,825 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 9,134 miles a year.
Has Y26 OLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 OLA has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on Y26 OLA 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 OLA find?
Y26 OLA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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