
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass155,607 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 155,607 miles
- Test number
- 461080533620
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
Pass145,553 miles (+2,749)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 145,553 miles
- Test number
- 375738688328
- AdvisoryOil leak
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
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
Pass128,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 128,975 miles
- Test number
- 829241673046
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass116,843 miles (+8,183)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 116,843 miles
- Test number
- 589767581015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,660 miles (+7,852)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 108,660 miles
- Test number
- 974189280077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,808 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 100,808 miles
- Test number
- 721593399095
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass93,981 miles (+9,157)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 93,981 miles
- Test number
- 324235788039
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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