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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y298 LAPMOT history

Y298 LAP is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 210,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

Y298 LAP green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
210,815 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 LAP was last recorded at 210,815 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,719 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
3,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 210,815 miles
  • 2023 – 210,719 miles
  • 2022 – 208,594 miles
  • 2021 – 207,008 miles
  • 2019 – 204,566 miles
  • 2018 – 202,606 miles
  • 2017 – 200,971 miles
  • 2016 – 198,863 miles
  • 2015 – 195,733 miles
  • 2014 – 193,438 miles
  • 2013 – 191,269 miles
  • 2012 – 189,297 miles
  • 2011 – 187,188 miles
  • 2010 – 183,019 miles
  • 2009 – 180,143 miles
  • 2008 – 176,463 miles
  • 2007 – 160,771 miles
  • 2006 – 139,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,815 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass210,815 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    210,815 miles
    Test number
    225451878040
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail210,815 miles (+96)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,815 miles
    Test number
    462553378102
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass210,719 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    210,719 miles
    Test number
    894449047782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass208,594 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    208,594 miles
    Test number
    495975762714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass207,008 miles (+2,442)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    207,008 miles
    Test number
    249598914287
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass204,566 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    204,566 miles
    Test number
    983603139732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brakes just met required 17%

  7. Fail204,514 miles (+1,908)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,514 miles
    Test number
    321388347827
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass202,606 miles (+1,635)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    202,606 miles
    Test number
    658137659503
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear service brakes 23% imbalance

  9. Pass200,971 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    200,971 miles
    Test number
    438337385187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass198,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    198,863 miles
    Test number
    389898037429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail198,863 miles (+3,130)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,863 miles
    Test number
    511006327003
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail195,733 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,733 miles
    Test number
    427031665190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass195,733 miles (+2,295)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    195,733 miles
    Test number
    956991165128
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass193,438 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    193,438 miles
    Test number
    247167904264
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail193,438 miles (+2,169)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,438 miles
    Test number
    358697104250
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass191,269 miles (+1,972)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    191,269 miles
    Test number
    128483793131
    • NoteOffside rear hand brake low
    • NoteParking brake efficiacey is 16%

  17. Pass189,297 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    189,297 miles
    Test number
    867867482129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass187,188 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    187,188 miles
    Test number
    987079081148
    • NoteExhaust clamp to gearbox cracked.

  19. Fail187,188 miles (+4,169)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,188 miles
    Test number
    535439981113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust clamp to gearbox cracked.

  20. Pass183,019 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    183,019 miles
    Test number
    591730740138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass180,143 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    180,143 miles
    Test number
    582340889171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass176,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    176,463 miles
    Test number
    244937538483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail176,463 miles (+15,692)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,463 miles
    Test number
    290007238148
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass160,771 miles (+20,818)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    160,771 miles
    Test number
    203536937116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass139,953 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    139,953 miles
    Test number
    201505646474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail139,952 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,952 miles
    Test number
    792224846132
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y298 LAP

Does Y298 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 LAP expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 LAP?
The MOT on Y298 LAP expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 LAP done?
Y298 LAP was recorded at 210,815 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 3,985 miles a year.
Has Y298 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 LAP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y298 LAP 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 Y298 LAP find?
Y298 LAP passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged; front power steering pump has slight seepage; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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