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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y296 YKLMOT history

Y296 YKL is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 6 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

Y296 YKL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
96,625 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 YKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 YKL was last recorded at 96,625 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,257 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
4,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,625 miles
  • 2024 – 96,257 miles
  • 2023 – 96,222 miles
  • 2022 – 92,352 miles
  • 2020 – 80,685 miles
  • 2019 – 73,816 miles
  • 2018 – 64,394 miles
  • 2017 – 55,407 miles
  • 2016 – 50,102 miles
  • 2015 – 43,124 miles
  • 2014 – 36,257 miles
  • 2013 – 29,754 miles
  • 2012 – 27,018 miles
  • 2011 – 24,497 miles
  • 2010 – 21,924 miles
  • 2009 – 20,380 miles
  • 2008 – 17,988 miles
  • 2007 – 15,913 miles
  • 2006 – 13,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,625 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield lose
  • AdvisoryHandbrakr effort and balance poor

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hand brake balance poor nearside low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,625 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,625 miles
    Test number
    253306949214
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield lose
    • AdvisoryHandbrakr effort and balance poor

  2. Fail96,625 miles (+368)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,625 miles
    Test number
    825942846390
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield lose
    • AdvisoryHandbrakr effort and balance poor

  3. Fail96,257 miles (+35)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,257 miles
    Test number
    165197150191
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected wiper damage (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and some perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,222 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,222 miles
    Test number
    567032850530
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryHand brake balance poor nearside low

  5. Fail96,222 miles (+3,870)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,222 miles
    Test number
    571559205517
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryHand brake balance poor nearside low

  6. Pass92,352 miles (+752)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,352 miles
    Test number
    534561209038
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off broken (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake balance poor near side low

  7. Fail91,600 miles (+10,915)2 dangerous4 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,600 miles
    Test number
    933563654886
    • 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))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off broken (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake balance poor near side low

  8. Pass80,685 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,685 miles
    Test number
    659991039928
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to offside rear inner/outer sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail80,679 miles (+6,863)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    514908050235
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder broken (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to offside rear inner/outer sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass73,816 miles (+88)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,816 miles
    Test number
    399399393931
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing liner split and insecure plus wiring hanging down
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  11. Fail73,728 miles (+9,334)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,728 miles
    Test number
    559841354992
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing liner split and insecure plus wiring hanging down
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  12. Pass64,394 miles (+8,987)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,394 miles
    Test number
    674037011894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,407 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,407 miles
    Test number
    667502862648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,102 miles
    Test number
    140941962895
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ?

  15. Fail50,102 miles (+6,978)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,102 miles
    Test number
    492520271008
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in off side rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak ?

  16. Pass43,124 miles (+6,867)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,124 miles
    Test number
    569535535194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,257 miles (+105)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,257 miles
    Test number
    766370924118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f o/s/r n/s/f tyres show signs of ageing [splits/cracking to low w3ear to edges]

  18. Fail36,152 miles (+6,398)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,152 miles
    Test number
    127179814107
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f o/s/r n/s/f tyres show signs of ageing [splits/cracking to low w3ear to edges]

  19. Pass29,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,754 miles
    Test number
    728938823147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,754 miles (+2,736)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,754 miles
    Test number
    249067623409
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass27,018 miles (+2,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,018 miles
    Test number
    528928212115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass24,497 miles (+2,573)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,497 miles
    Test number
    368119621102
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished
    • NoteAll tyres wearing heavily on inside edges
    • NoteBonnet safety catch tight
    • NoteN/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

  23. Pass21,924 miles (+1,544)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,924 miles
    Test number
    234307610408
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteN/s rear handbrake effort slightly low
    • NoteN/s rear tyre pressure low and worn on inside edge

  24. Pass20,380 miles (+2,392)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,380 miles
    Test number
    312496749146
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteN/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

  25. Pass17,988 miles (+2,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,988 miles
    Test number
    232564138187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass15,913 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,913 miles
    Test number
    494642447167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,519 miles
    Test number
    912106546172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 YKL

Does Y296 YKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 YKL expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 YKL?
The MOT on Y296 YKL expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 YKL done?
Y296 YKL was recorded at 96,625 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
Has Y296 YKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 YKL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y296 YKL 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 Y296 YKL find?
Y296 YKL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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