BMW 520
White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
Y29 NPBMOT history
Y29 NPB is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,674 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 104,674 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,577 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y29 NPB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 26 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y29 NPB was last recorded at 104,674 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,447 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,227 miles
- Average per year
- 8,577 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,674 miles
- 2025 – 98,447 miles
- 2024 – 86,259 miles
- 2023 – 76,039 miles
- 2022 – 66,674 miles
- 2021 – 58,415 miles
- 2020 – 51,708 miles
- 2019 – 45,237 miles
- 2018 – 39,429 miles
- 2017 – 27,374 miles
- 2016 – 25,094 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,674 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
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.
Rear Shock dust covers deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 17 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,674 miles (+6,227)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 104,674 miles
- Test number
- 170079647090
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
Pass98,447 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 98,447 miles
- Test number
- 616425448772
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock dust covers deteriorated
Fail98,447 miles (+12,188)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,447 miles
- Test number
- 579202335165
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock dust covers deteriorated
Pass86,259 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 86,259 miles
- Test number
- 340859398281
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp/condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail86,259 miles (+10,220)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,259 miles
- Test number
- 978965699518
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp/condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,039 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 76,039 miles
- Test number
- 583360363227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail76,039 miles (+9,365)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,039 miles
- Test number
- 624342941900
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass66,674 miles (+8,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 66,674 miles
- Test number
- 521710047104
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass58,415 miles (+6,707)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 58,415 miles
- Test number
- 873382466304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,708 miles (+6,471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 51,708 miles
- Test number
- 415070225433
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass45,237 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 45,237 miles
- Test number
- 613650165685
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail45,235 miles (+5,806)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,235 miles
- Test number
- 754738742001
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass39,429 miles (+12,055)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 39,429 miles
- Test number
- 568719205539
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox under tray damaged
Pass27,374 miles (+2,280)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 27,374 miles
- Test number
- 776082830014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,094 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 25,094 miles
- Test number
- 239535900503
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about Y29 NPB
- Does Y29 NPB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 NPB is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y29 NPB?
- The MOT on Y29 NPB is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y29 NPB done?
- Y29 NPB was recorded at 104,674 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,577 miles a year.
- Has Y29 NPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y29 NPB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y29 NPB 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 Y29 NPB find?
- Y29 NPB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.
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