BMW logo

BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y299 TLHMOT history

Y299 TLH is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 10 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

Y299 TLH blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2026
Mileage
159,896 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,581 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y299 TLH in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 TLH
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
10 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 TLH was last recorded at 159,896 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,744 miles · 20 May 2023
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
3,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,896 miles
  • 2023 – 159,744 miles
  • 2020 – 159,312 miles
  • 2019 – 158,664 miles
  • 2018 – 157,505 miles
  • 2017 – 156,145 miles
  • 2016 – 154,335 miles
  • 2015 – 148,589 miles
  • 2014 – 144,531 miles
  • 2013 – 137,250 miles
  • 2012 – 136,425 miles
  • 2010 – 130,452 miles
  • 2009 – 122,009 miles
  • 2008 – 113,249 miles
  • 2007 – 103,439 miles
  • 2006 – 92,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,896 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,896 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    159,896 miles
    Test number
    374741321314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,744 miles (+432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    159,744 miles
    Test number
    425465531562
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  3. Pass159,312 miles (+648)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    159,312 miles
    Test number
    875196202277
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass158,664 miles (+1,159)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    158,664 miles
    Test number
    999086422038
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to o/s outer & inner sill

  5. Pass157,505 miles (+1,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    157,505 miles
    Test number
    634931299523
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass156,145 miles (+1,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,145 miles
    Test number
    901001006212
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront to back brake pipes are greased: assume corrosion

  7. Pass154,335 miles (+5,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    154,335 miles
    Test number
    438765782996
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass148,589 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,589 miles
    Test number
    248957175031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,531 miles (+7,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    144,531 miles
    Test number
    285356284007
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass137,250 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    137,250 miles
    Test number
    916030973024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,425 miles
    Test number
    185358482499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,425 miles (+5,973)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,425 miles
    Test number
    126257982017
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Fail130,452 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,452 miles
    Test number
    232949010293
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass130,452 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    130,452 miles
    Test number
    903149110295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,009 miles (+8,760)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    122,009 miles
    Test number
    334369039466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    113,249 miles
    Test number
    202656248278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,249 miles (+9,810)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,249 miles
    Test number
    594455048240
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass103,439 miles (+10,916)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    103,439 miles
    Test number
    371442847262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    92,523 miles
    Test number
    761091226280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y299 TLH

Does Y299 TLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y299 TLH expired on 1 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y299 TLH?
The MOT on Y299 TLH expired on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y299 TLH done?
Y299 TLH was recorded at 159,896 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 3,581 miles a year.
Has Y299 TLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 TLH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2012.
Has the mileage on Y299 TLH 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 Y299 TLH find?
Y299 TLH passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all Y299 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.