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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y300 ASKMOT history

Y300 ASK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

Y300 ASK black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,272 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y300 ASK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y300 ASK was last recorded at 119,272 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 3,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,440 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,832 miles
Average per year
7,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,272 miles
  • 2025 – 115,440 miles
  • 2024 – 110,117 miles
  • 2023 – 107,458 miles
  • 2022 – 98,837 miles
  • 2021 – 84,335 miles
  • 2020 – 77,927 miles
  • 2019 – 69,266 miles
  • 2018 – 60,186 miles
  • 2017 – 54,693 miles
  • 2016 – 49,724 miles
  • 2015 – 40,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,272 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,272 miles (+3,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,272 miles
    Test number
    603814586450
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass115,440 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,440 miles
    Test number
    373407195304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,117 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    819700388907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,458 miles (+8,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,458 miles
    Test number
    923051956381
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass98,837 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,837 miles
    Test number
    163571784404
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail98,837 miles (+14,502)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,837 miles
    Test number
    838676559652
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass84,335 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,335 miles
    Test number
    783339891427
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail84,334 miles (+6,407)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    248246609027
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass77,927 miles (+8,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,927 miles
    Test number
    446350375197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass69,266 miles (+9,080)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    436957855244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,186 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,186 miles
    Test number
    593447896458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,693 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,693 miles
    Test number
    752329908528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,724 miles (+9,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    853596700678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass40,189 miles (+3,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,189 miles
    Test number
    761764608058
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted (unable to inspect all components)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted (unable to inspect all components)
  15. Pass36,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,645 miles
    Test number
    588858995030
    • 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 Y300 ASK

Does Y300 ASK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y300 ASK is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y300 ASK?
The MOT on Y300 ASK is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y300 ASK done?
Y300 ASK was recorded at 119,272 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 7,621 miles a year.
Has Y300 ASK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y300 ASK has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y300 ASK 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 Y300 ASK find?
Y300 ASK passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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