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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y30 ABUMOT history

Y30 ABU is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
173,452 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y30 ABU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y30 ABU was last recorded at 173,452 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 7,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,333 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,119 miles
Average per year
9,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,452 miles
  • 2025 – 166,333 miles
  • 2024 – 150,083 miles
  • 2023 – 129,767 miles
  • 2022 – 122,748 miles
  • 2021 – 113,330 miles
  • 2020 – 106,871 miles
  • 2019 – 98,543 miles
  • 2018 – 91,720 miles
  • 2017 – 84,798 miles
  • 2016 – 76,874 miles
  • 2015 – 68,923 miles
  • 2014 – 60,118 miles
  • 2013 – 50,473 miles
  • 2011 – 36,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,452 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak under car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust noisy rear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,452 miles (+7,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    173,452 miles
    Test number
    751038044918
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,333 miles (+16,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,333 miles
    Test number
    846971758966
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,083 miles (+20,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,083 miles
    Test number
    847350543157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,767 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,767 miles
    Test number
    937712447114
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy rear box (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail129,735 miles (+6,987)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,735 miles
    Test number
    712449921337
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy rear box (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass122,748 miles (+9,418)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,748 miles
    Test number
    381350440297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,330 miles (+6,459)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,330 miles
    Test number
    358099439479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,871 miles
    Test number
    644661005040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,871 miles (+8,328)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,871 miles
    Test number
    571604854468
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,543 miles (+6,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,543 miles
    Test number
    729969624479
    • 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))

  11. Pass91,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,720 miles
    Test number
    629840494642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,720 miles (+742)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,720 miles
    Test number
    590227103294
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail90,978 miles (+6,180)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,978 miles
    Test number
    282874072671
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass84,798 miles (+7,924)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,798 miles
    Test number
    852362578167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,874 miles (+7,951)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,874 miles
    Test number
    928416892197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,923 miles (+8,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,923 miles
    Test number
    899204715010
    • 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)

  17. Pass60,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,118 miles
    Test number
    987206614045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,118 miles (+9,645)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,118 miles
    Test number
    198336214070
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass50,473 miles (+14,146)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,473 miles
    Test number
    149807613096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,327 miles
    Test number
    828452731392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y30 ABU

Does Y30 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y30 ABU is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y30 ABU?
The MOT on Y30 ABU is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y30 ABU done?
Y30 ABU was recorded at 173,452 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 9,275 miles a year.
Has Y30 ABU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y30 ABU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y30 ABU 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 Y30 ABU find?
Y30 ABU passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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