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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y2 RPNMOT history

Y2 RPN is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,864 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 RPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 RPN was last recorded at 115,864 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 14,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,049 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,815 miles
Average per year
7,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,864 miles
  • 2024 – 101,049 miles
  • 2023 – 98,335 miles
  • 2022 – 95,728 miles
  • 2021 – 90,582 miles
  • 2020 – 84,796 miles
  • 2019 – 80,583 miles
  • 2017 – 76,542 miles
  • 2016 – 52,302 miles
  • 2015 – 39,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,864 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,864 miles (+14,815)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,864 miles
    Test number
    890966486895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,049 miles
    Test number
    398370667300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,049 miles (+2,714)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,049 miles
    Test number
    923613153724
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,335 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,335 miles
    Test number
    405119603988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,728 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,728 miles
    Test number
    837423214185
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,706 miles (+5,124)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,706 miles
    Test number
    785193382080
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn right. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn left. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,582 miles (+2,577)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,582 miles
    Test number
    973100764559
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,005 miles (+3,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,005 miles
    Test number
    807156869668
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing unevenly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,796 miles (+4,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,796 miles
    Test number
    271924942673
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass80,583 miles (+4,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,583 miles
    Test number
    816282946136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  11. Pass76,542 miles (+11,311)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,542 miles
    Test number
    337200926864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,231 miles (+12,929)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,231 miles
    Test number
    549007219197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,302 miles (+13,237)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,302 miles
    Test number
    894047176648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,065 miles
    Test number
    395805765051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,065 miles1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,065 miles
    Test number
    736735565050
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about Y2 RPN

Does Y2 RPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 RPN is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y2 RPN?
The MOT on Y2 RPN is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 RPN done?
Y2 RPN was recorded at 115,864 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 7,141 miles a year.
Has Y2 RPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 RPN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y2 RPN 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 Y2 RPN find?
Y2 RPN passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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