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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y297 PBEMOT history

Y297 PBE is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 194,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2023.

Y297 PBE silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2024
Mileage
194,490 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 PBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 PBE was last recorded at 194,490 miles on 24 Jul 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,489 miles · 22 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,490 miles
  • 2022 – 187,142 miles
  • 2021 – 177,511 miles
  • 2020 – 171,610 miles
  • 2019 – 165,136 miles
  • 2018 – 155,607 miles
  • 2017 – 148,868 miles
  • 2016 – 145,553 miles
  • 2015 – 142,804 miles
  • 2014 – 136,603 miles
  • 2013 – 128,975 miles
  • 2012 – 122,628 miles
  • 2011 – 116,843 miles
  • 2010 – 108,660 miles
  • 2009 – 100,808 miles
  • 2008 – 93,981 miles
  • 2007 – 84,824 miles
  • 2006 – 77,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,490 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,490 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    194,490 miles
    Test number
    343279678898
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Fail194,489 miles (+250)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,489 miles
    Test number
    511867530972
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Fail194,239 miles (+7,097)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,239 miles
    Test number
    315521707988
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulbs fitted and polish lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitted and polish lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass187,142 miles (+381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    187,142 miles
    Test number
    615492752007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s rack and pas pipes around pump (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Fail186,761 miles (+9,250)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,761 miles
    Test number
    404128240647
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s rack and pas pipes around pump (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass177,511 miles (+5,901)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    177,511 miles
    Test number
    171873107133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and worn too wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and worn too wear bars
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion o/s outer sill sections
  7. Pass171,610 miles (+451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    171,610 miles
    Test number
    926762060666
    • AdvisoryJacking points missing,o/s/f and n/s/r
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail171,159 miles (+6,023)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,159 miles
    Test number
    189248099253
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryJacking points missing,o/s/f and n/s/r
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass165,136 miles (+141)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    165,136 miles
    Test number
    940978937123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub bush slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to rack area (2.1.5 (a))
  10. Fail164,995 miles (+9,388)4 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,995 miles
    Test number
    939054078825
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub bush slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to rack area (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass155,607 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,607 miles
    Test number
    461080533620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,528 miles (+6,660)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,528 miles
    Test number
    158061632792
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point area corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point area corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass148,868 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    148,868 miles
    Test number
    932542690556
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration to suspension etc
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to lower areas
  14. Fail148,868 miles (+3,315)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,868 miles
    Test number
    366704249492
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration to suspension etc
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to lower areas
  15. Pass145,553 miles (+2,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,553 miles
    Test number
    375738688328
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass142,804 miles (+6,201)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,804 miles
    Test number
    159699285455
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass136,603 miles (+7,628)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    136,603 miles
    Test number
    597423184027
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass128,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    128,975 miles
    Test number
    829241673046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail128,975 miles (+6,347)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,975 miles
    Test number
    647481273031
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass122,628 miles (+5,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    122,628 miles
    Test number
    975873892088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass116,843 miles (+8,183)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    116,843 miles
    Test number
    589767581015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,660 miles (+7,852)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,660 miles
    Test number
    974189280077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,808 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,808 miles
    Test number
    721593399095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail100,774 miles (+6,793)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,774 miles
    Test number
    533347389085
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass93,981 miles (+9,157)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,981 miles
    Test number
    324235788039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,824 miles (+7,795)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    342241687076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBOTH N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES ARE WAERING ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES
  27. Pass77,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,029 miles
    Test number
    710563486006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 PBE

Does Y297 PBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 PBE expired on 5 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 PBE?
The MOT on Y297 PBE expired on 5 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 PBE done?
Y297 PBE was recorded at 194,490 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2023, an average of 6,777 miles a year.
Has Y297 PBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 PBE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y297 PBE 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 Y297 PBE find?
Y297 PBE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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