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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y300 DANMOT history

Y300 DAN is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

Y300 DAN grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,167 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y300 DAN
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
22 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y300 DAN was last recorded at 116,167 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 5,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,422 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,745 miles
Average per year
7,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,167 miles
  • 2025 – 110,422 miles
  • 2024 – 101,231 miles
  • 2023 – 91,104 miles
  • 2022 – 80,659 miles
  • 2021 – 71,308 miles
  • 2020 – 63,668 miles
  • 2019 – 53,859 miles
  • 2018 – 44,563 miles
  • 2017 – 39,939 miles
  • 2016 – 35,347 miles
  • 2015 – 28,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,167 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,167 miles (+5,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,167 miles
    Test number
    647769925089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass110,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,422 miles
    Test number
    960924137360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,422 miles (+9,191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,422 miles
    Test number
    857835001838
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass101,231 miles (+10,127)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    626663019867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,104 miles (+10,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,104 miles
    Test number
    825031140330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass80,659 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,659 miles
    Test number
    589516231330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,656 miles (+9,348)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    529119119659
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass71,308 miles (+7,640)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,308 miles
    Test number
    568466036196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,668 miles (+9,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,668 miles
    Test number
    420271495978
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,859 miles (+9,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,859 miles
    Test number
    938109909659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,563 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,563 miles
    Test number
    814202196582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,939 miles (+4,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,939 miles
    Test number
    203433071003
    • 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)

  13. Pass35,347 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,347 miles
    Test number
    948837924947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,291 miles
    Test number
    147814845028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Questions about Y300 DAN

Does Y300 DAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y300 DAN is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y300 DAN?
The MOT on Y300 DAN is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y300 DAN done?
Y300 DAN was recorded at 116,167 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,980 miles a year.
Has Y300 DAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y300 DAN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y300 DAN 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 DAN find?
Y300 DAN passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder.

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