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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y31 PBXMOT history

Y31 PBX is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,606 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 PBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 PBX was last recorded at 68,606 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,669 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,937 miles
Average per year
6,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,606 miles
  • 2025 – 66,669 miles
  • 2024 – 61,508 miles
  • 2023 – 57,878 miles
  • 2022 – 55,061 miles
  • 2021 – 41,562 miles
  • 2020 – 33,574 miles
  • 2019 – 25,321 miles
  • 2018 – 22,332 miles
  • 2017 – 15,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,606 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,606 miles (+1,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,606 miles
    Test number
    317760402057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass66,669 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,669 miles
    Test number
    278637365067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,508 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    773982123604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,878 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,878 miles
    Test number
    947783372459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,061 miles
    Test number
    830901888519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,061 miles (+13,499)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,061 miles
    Test number
    238995863735
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,562 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,562 miles
    Test number
    155127018044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,574 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,574 miles
    Test number
    538596977966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,321 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,321 miles
    Test number
    273625099603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,332 miles (+6,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    22,332 miles
    Test number
    884401221710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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. Pass15,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    15,434 miles
    Test number
    875714147215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 PBX

Does Y31 PBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 PBX is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 PBX?
The MOT on Y31 PBX is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 PBX done?
Y31 PBX was recorded at 68,606 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,397 miles a year.
Has Y31 PBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 PBX has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y31 PBX 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 PBX find?
Y31 PBX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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