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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y283 VKEMOT history

Y283 VKE is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

Y283 VKE 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
167,724 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y283 VKE
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
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y283 VKE was last recorded at 167,724 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 8,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,466 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,258 miles
Average per year
6,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,724 miles
  • 2025 – 159,466 miles
  • 2024 – 148,404 miles
  • 2023 – 144,558 miles
  • 2021 – 138,342 miles
  • 2019 – 134,043 miles
  • 2018 – 125,258 miles
  • 2017 – 118,616 miles
  • 2016 – 110,905 miles
  • 2015 – 106,277 miles
  • 2014 – 103,675 miles
  • 2013 – 99,100 miles
  • 2012 – 93,414 miles
  • 2011 – 87,579 miles
  • 2010 – 83,834 miles
  • 2009 – 78,444 miles
  • 2008 – 72,037 miles
  • 2006 – 55,552 miles
  • 2005 – 46,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,724 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle tested under wet conditions

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,near to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,724 miles (+8,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    167,724 miles
    Test number
    762863853088
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested under wet conditions

  2. Pass159,466 miles (+11,062)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,466 miles
    Test number
    633809938702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,404 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,404 miles
    Test number
    299368849260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,558 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,558 miles
    Test number
    632394758713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,342 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,342 miles
    Test number
    476626849372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,043 miles (+8,785)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,043 miles
    Test number
    259025986527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,258 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    125,258 miles
    Test number
    459976626534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,616 miles (+7,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,616 miles
    Test number
    729484986528
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass110,905 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    509678444980
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,near to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail110,905 miles (+4,628)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    515900272078
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,near to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass106,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,277 miles
    Test number
    793644493025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail106,277 miles (+2,602)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,277 miles
    Test number
    896747688513
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass103,675 miles (+4,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,675 miles
    Test number
    787839034324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass99,100 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,100 miles
    Test number
    116993723395
    • NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth headlamp lens faded

  15. Fail99,099 miles (+5,685)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,099 miles
    Test number
    547773823329
    • FailureNearside 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 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 Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth headlamp lens faded

  16. Pass93,414 miles (+5,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,414 miles
    Test number
    536135722370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass87,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,579 miles
    Test number
    468087821383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,574 miles (+3,740)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,574 miles
    Test number
    235247321371
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail83,834 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,834 miles
    Test number
    340605530334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass83,834 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,834 miles
    Test number
    471525430333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,444 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,444 miles
    Test number
    281858939397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,037 miles (+16,485)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    144424928370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,552 miles (+8,985)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    55,552 miles
    Test number
    682396446396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    46,567 miles
    Test number
    691719945302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y283 VKE

Does Y283 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y283 VKE is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y283 VKE?
The MOT on Y283 VKE is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y283 VKE done?
Y283 VKE was recorded at 167,724 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,022 miles a year.
Has Y283 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y283 VKE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on Y283 VKE 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 Y283 VKE find?
Y283 VKE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle tested under wet conditions.

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