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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y31 DNSMOT history

Y31 DNS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 94,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,276 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 DNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 DNS was last recorded at 94,276 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,996 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,280 miles
Average per year
4,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,276 miles
  • 2024 – 91,996 miles
  • 2023 – 88,889 miles
  • 2022 – 85,760 miles
  • 2021 – 79,173 miles
  • 2020 – 67,427 miles
  • 2018 – 61,229 miles
  • 2017 – 57,296 miles
  • 2016 – 51,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,276 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,276 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    383851623128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,996 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,996 miles
    Test number
    147993046616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,889 miles (+3,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,889 miles
    Test number
    777950475773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,760 miles
    Test number
    506835078318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,760 miles (+6,587)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,760 miles
    Test number
    289245908757
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,173 miles (+11,746)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    198338852803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,427 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,427 miles
    Test number
    621927034031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,093 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    500288879632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

  9. Fail65,093 miles (+3,864)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    213436887305
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

  10. Pass61,229 miles (+3,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,229 miles
    Test number
    474979989310
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass57,296 miles (+5,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,296 miles
    Test number
    619341739834
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass51,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,985 miles
    Test number
    970061410723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 DNS

Does Y31 DNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 DNS is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y31 DNS?
The MOT on Y31 DNS is valid until 20 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 DNS done?
Y31 DNS was recorded at 94,276 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,623 miles a year.
Has Y31 DNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 DNS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y31 DNS 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 DNS find?
Y31 DNS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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