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BMW 520

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y286 LEHMOT history

Y286 LEH is a red petrol BMW 520 first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2023.

Y286 LEH red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2024
Mileage
138,882 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 LEH
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
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 LEH was last recorded at 138,882 miles on 29 Jul 2023, 6,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,852 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,030 miles
Average per year
4,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,882 miles
  • 2021 – 132,852 miles
  • 2020 – 127,892 miles
  • 2019 – 125,799 miles
  • 2018 – 124,159 miles
  • 2017 – 119,056 miles
  • 2016 – 113,997 miles
  • 2015 – 109,437 miles
  • 2014 – 103,514 miles
  • 2013 – 98,362 miles
  • 2012 – 92,920 miles
  • 2011 – 85,861 miles
  • 2010 – 80,997 miles
  • 2009 – 76,080 miles
  • 2008 – 72,072 miles
  • 2007 – 72,047 miles
  • 2006 – 71,975 miles
  • 2005 – 61,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryBoth side outer sills plastic covers fitted
  • AdvisoryMultiple chip on screen

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,882 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,882 miles
    Test number
    509573028205
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side outer sills plastic covers fitted
    • AdvisoryMultiple chip on screen

  2. Fail138,882 miles (+6,030)4 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,882 miles
    Test number
    503445623121
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side outer sills plastic covers fitted
    • AdvisoryMultiple chip on screen

  3. Pass132,852 miles (+4,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,852 miles
    Test number
    956337545803
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,892 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,892 miles
    Test number
    805384478548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,891 miles (+2,092)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,891 miles
    Test number
    181705261155
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass125,799 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,799 miles
    Test number
    391878145031
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Fail125,794 miles (+1,635)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,794 miles
    Test number
    250376388761
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass124,159 miles (+5,103)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,159 miles
    Test number
    217572704672
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass119,056 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,056 miles
    Test number
    988233848344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,997 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,997 miles
    Test number
    973815458909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,959 miles (+4,522)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,959 miles
    Test number
    353912891584
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass109,437 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,437 miles
    Test number
    700181963588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres cracking on the sidewalls

  13. Fail109,398 miles (+215)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    172455723262
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres cracking on the sidewalls

  14. Fail109,183 miles (+5,669)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,183 miles
    Test number
    854705925803
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres badly perished
    • AdvisoryRemoved air freshner

  15. Pass103,514 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,514 miles
    Test number
    338172344487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,362 miles (+5,442)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,362 miles
    Test number
    978442833206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,920 miles
    Test number
    386555632261
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail92,920 miles (+7,059)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,920 miles
    Test number
    748921532225
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass85,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    359336231267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,861 miles (+4,864)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    326614031248
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass80,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,997 miles
    Test number
    914229030299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,997 miles (+4,917)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,997 miles
    Test number
    582419930278
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass76,080 miles (+4,008)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,080 miles
    Test number
    323326249419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass72,072 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    794062668338
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted

  25. Fail72,072 miles (+25)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    553032468396
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted

  26. Pass72,047 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    72,047 miles
    Test number
    784394617360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,975 miles (+10,257)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,975 miles
    Test number
    420720116474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    61,718 miles
    Test number
    702402545223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y286 LEH

Does Y286 LEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y286 LEH expired on 28 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y286 LEH?
The MOT on Y286 LEH expired on 28 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y286 LEH done?
Y286 LEH was recorded at 138,882 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2023, an average of 4,308 miles a year.
Has Y286 LEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 LEH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y286 LEH 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 Y286 LEH find?
Y286 LEH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both side; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear, and 9 more.

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