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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y274 NHUMOT history

Y274 NHU is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 184,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

Y274 NHU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
184,549 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 NHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 NHU was last recorded at 184,549 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
184,521 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,549 miles
  • 2025 – 184,521 miles
  • 2024 – 183,604 miles
  • 2023 – 183,599 miles
  • 2022 – 183,582 miles
  • 2021 – 183,266 miles
  • 2020 – 182,786 miles
  • 2019 – 181,486 miles
  • 2018 – 180,485 miles
  • 2017 – 178,632 miles
  • 2016 – 178,150 miles
  • 2015 – 177,592 miles
  • 2014 – 165,451 miles
  • 2013 – 162,851 miles
  • 2012 – 154,136 miles
  • 2011 – 143,054 miles
  • 2010 – 134,291 miles
  • 2009 – 122,614 miles
  • 2008 – 113,053 miles
  • 2007 – 110,557 miles
  • 2005 – 102,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,549 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,549 miles (+28)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    184,549 miles
    Test number
    585734190460
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass184,521 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    184,521 miles
    Test number
    836806254356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,604 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,604 miles
    Test number
    246916161677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass183,599 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    183,599 miles
    Test number
    507574484824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass183,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    183,582 miles
    Test number
    825321911828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail183,579 miles (+313)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,579 miles
    Test number
    425187616879
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass183,266 miles (+480)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    183,266 miles
    Test number
    288720880157
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass182,786 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    182,786 miles
    Test number
    779099302594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass181,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    181,486 miles
    Test number
    288586270741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail181,486 miles (+1,001)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,486 miles
    Test number
    513728430212
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass180,485 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    180,485 miles
    Test number
    733178467774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass178,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    178,632 miles
    Test number
    161996493237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp deteriorated

  13. Fail178,632 miles (+482)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,632 miles
    Test number
    606591956708
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp deteriorated

  14. Pass178,150 miles (+558)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    178,150 miles
    Test number
    955958021217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass177,592 miles (+12,141)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    177,592 miles
    Test number
    739242345139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass165,451 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    165,451 miles
    Test number
    206923734169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass162,851 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    162,851 miles
    Test number
    265113243410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail162,851 miles (+8,715)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,851 miles
    Test number
    428163043144
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass154,136 miles (+11,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    154,136 miles
    Test number
    698215142165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass143,054 miles (+8,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    143,054 miles
    Test number
    266215971490
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass134,291 miles (+11,677)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    134,291 miles
    Test number
    413844570170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly worn

  22. Pass122,614 miles (+9,561)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    122,614 miles
    Test number
    691246779179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass113,053 miles (+2,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    113,053 miles
    Test number
    690122618340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass110,557 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    110,557 miles
    Test number
    642531067381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    102,014 miles
    Test number
    202782995420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 NHU

Does Y274 NHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 NHU is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y274 NHU?
The MOT on Y274 NHU is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y274 NHU done?
Y274 NHU was recorded at 184,549 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,986 miles a year.
Has Y274 NHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 NHU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y274 NHU 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 Y274 NHU find?
Y274 NHU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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