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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

Y31 ASWMOT history

Y31 ASW is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 143,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,404 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 ASW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 ASW was last recorded at 143,404 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 8,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,330 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,074 miles
Average per year
6,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,404 miles
  • 2024 – 135,330 miles
  • 2023 – 123,777 miles
  • 2022 – 115,524 miles
  • 2021 – 106,887 miles
  • 2020 – 97,579 miles
  • 2019 – 93,782 miles
  • 2017 – 93,591 miles
  • 2015 – 86,823 miles
  • 2014 – 74,876 miles
  • 2013 – 67,728 miles
  • 2011 – 59,524 miles
  • 2010 – 52,426 miles
  • 2009 – 38,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,404 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces, Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge & Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge & Close to Legal Limit @ 2mm - 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,404 miles (+8,074)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,404 miles
    Test number
    252217731655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces, Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge & Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge & Close to Legal Limit @ 2mm - 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,330 miles (+11,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,330 miles
    Test number
    927749496687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,777 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,777 miles
    Test number
    510134051147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,524 miles (+8,637)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,524 miles
    Test number
    812014755030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,887 miles (+40)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,887 miles
    Test number
    528388544900
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,847 miles (+9,268)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,847 miles
    Test number
    528242236165
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,579 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,579 miles
    Test number
    323123424370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,782 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,782 miles
    Test number
    547238438062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,591 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,591 miles
    Test number
    921088405342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,823 miles (+11,947)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,823 miles
    Test number
    218765115248
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise offsie front and nearside rear tyres for wear and condition

  11. Pass74,876 miles (+7,148)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,876 miles
    Test number
    736055034052
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass67,728 miles (+8,204)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    615102733013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,524 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,524 miles
    Test number
    135595851327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,426 miles (+796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    953674860358
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass51,630 miles (+13,211)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,630 miles
    Test number
    412914980259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,419 miles
    Test number
    274545799284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 ASW

Does Y31 ASW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 ASW is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y31 ASW?
The MOT on Y31 ASW is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 ASW done?
Y31 ASW was recorded at 143,404 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,520 miles a year.
Has Y31 ASW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 ASW has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y31 ASW 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 Y31 ASW find?
Y31 ASW passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces, both sides; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, and 7 more.

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