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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y28 MRBMOT history

Y28 MRB is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

Y28 MRB grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,026 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 MRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 MRB was last recorded at 138,026 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,849 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,177 miles
Average per year
7,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,026 miles
  • 2024 – 131,849 miles
  • 2023 – 123,656 miles
  • 2022 – 115,414 miles
  • 2021 – 109,409 miles
  • 2020 – 106,156 miles
  • 2019 – 92,566 miles
  • 2018 – 81,149 miles
  • 2017 – 70,187 miles
  • 2016 – 63,995 miles
  • 2015 – 56,934 miles
  • 2014 – 47,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,026 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,026 miles (+6,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,026 miles
    Test number
    339936907661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass131,849 miles (+8,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,849 miles
    Test number
    949869010842
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass123,656 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,656 miles
    Test number
    921942498606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,626 miles (+8,212)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,626 miles
    Test number
    850423668385
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed o/s n/s rear inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass115,414 miles (+6,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,414 miles
    Test number
    708402859441
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front tyres wearing uneven
  6. Pass109,409 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,409 miles
    Test number
    111140909527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail109,403 miles (+3,247)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,403 miles
    Test number
    207480562303
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass106,156 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,156 miles
    Test number
    184048986497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail106,156 miles (+13,590)4 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,156 miles
    Test number
    577920755856
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to brake pads and tyres (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass92,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    685464152643
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail92,566 miles (+11,417)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    223662791352
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass81,149 miles (+10,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,149 miles
    Test number
    170643336306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstruction the view of some items to be tested
  13. Pass70,187 miles (+6,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,187 miles
    Test number
    217179598241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 small chips in zone A of windscreen (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass63,995 miles (+7,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,995 miles
    Test number
    985609682788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass56,934 miles (+9,494)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,934 miles
    Test number
    519741595048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass47,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,440 miles
    Test number
    588473064098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y28 MRB

Does Y28 MRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 MRB is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y28 MRB?
The MOT on Y28 MRB is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 MRB done?
Y28 MRB was recorded at 138,026 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 7,736 miles a year.
Has Y28 MRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 MRB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y28 MRB 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 Y28 MRB find?
Y28 MRB passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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