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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y297 YKLMOT history

Y297 YKL is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

Y297 YKL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
163,209 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 YKL
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
21 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 YKL was last recorded at 163,209 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,616 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
593 miles
Average per year
4,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,209 miles
  • 2025 – 162,616 miles
  • 2024 – 161,922 miles
  • 2023 – 161,391 miles
  • 2022 – 160,508 miles
  • 2021 – 159,635 miles
  • 2020 – 159,050 miles
  • 2019 – 157,564 miles
  • 2018 – 155,461 miles
  • 2017 – 152,715 miles
  • 2016 – 150,045 miles
  • 2015 – 144,529 miles
  • 2014 – 139,974 miles
  • 2013 – 135,403 miles
  • 2012 – 129,153 miles
  • 2011 – 122,868 miles
  • 2010 – 116,154 miles
  • 2009 – 110,158 miles
  • 2008 – 102,997 miles
  • 2007 – 93,076 miles
  • 2006 – 80,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,209 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,209 miles (+593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    163,209 miles
    Test number
    500729095416
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass162,616 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,616 miles
    Test number
    985138464916
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail162,614 miles (+692)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,614 miles
    Test number
    536194834470
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak header tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,922 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    161,922 miles
    Test number
    611065778108
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator cap
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust fixings corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper rearward arm has slight play

  5. Fail161,901 miles (+510)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,901 miles
    Test number
    693440156224
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bolts corroded

  6. Pass161,391 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,391 miles
    Test number
    245835932407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,508 miles (+873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    160,508 miles
    Test number
    970135744431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass159,635 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    159,635 miles
    Test number
    765219705420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,050 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    159,050 miles
    Test number
    735828772410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,564 miles (+2,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    157,564 miles
    Test number
    497844110231
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass155,461 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    155,461 miles
    Test number
    590388754065
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass152,715 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,715 miles
    Test number
    272004590667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,045 miles (+5,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    150,045 miles
    Test number
    838620169960
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass144,529 miles (+4,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    144,529 miles
    Test number
    895580785144
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass139,974 miles (+4,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,974 miles
    Test number
    375111764122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass135,403 miles (+6,250)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    135,403 miles
    Test number
    458043883177
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteN/S MIRROR INSECURE

  17. Pass129,153 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    129,153 miles
    Test number
    356683072130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,868 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    122,868 miles
    Test number
    429468561166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,154 miles (+5,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    116,154 miles
    Test number
    770439260105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass110,158 miles (+7,161)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    110,158 miles
    Test number
    671437469100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,997 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,997 miles
    Test number
    343702688153
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass102,997 miles (+9,921)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    102,997 miles
    Test number
    960052088178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,076 miles (+12,316)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    93,076 miles
    Test number
    392461487158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    80,760 miles
    Test number
    313492786197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,760 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,760 miles
    Test number
    741262686134
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about Y297 YKL

Does Y297 YKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 YKL is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 YKL?
The MOT on Y297 YKL is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 YKL done?
Y297 YKL was recorded at 163,209 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,111 miles a year.
Has Y297 YKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 YKL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y297 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 Y297 YKL find?
Y297 YKL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside mirror glass deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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