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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y33 GAFMOT history

Y33 GAF is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 147,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
147,550 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 GAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 GAF was last recorded at 147,550 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 6,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,297 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,253 miles
Average per year
7,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,550 miles
  • 2025 – 141,297 miles
  • 2024 – 135,250 miles
  • 2023 – 128,362 miles
  • 2022 – 123,292 miles
  • 2021 – 117,216 miles
  • 2020 – 94,432 miles
  • 2019 – 93,317 miles
  • 2018 – 86,538 miles
  • 2017 – 81,141 miles
  • 2016 – 72,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,550 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges badly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges badly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,550 miles (+6,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    147,550 miles
    Test number
    892769772612
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass141,297 miles (+6,047)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,297 miles
    Test number
    493869569243
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass135,250 miles (+6,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,250 miles
    Test number
    896351718482
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass128,362 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,362 miles
    Test number
    699677497101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail128,361 miles (+5,069)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,361 miles
    Test number
    188825215484
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass123,292 miles (+6,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,292 miles
    Test number
    652026818125
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass117,216 miles (+22,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,216 miles
    Test number
    245135304577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass94,432 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,432 miles
    Test number
    629783274747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,317 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,317 miles
    Test number
    547106840892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,538 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,538 miles
    Test number
    421747632709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,141 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    457971210996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    746579680280
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail72,797 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    828082094056
    • DangerousNearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y33 GAF

Does Y33 GAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y33 GAF is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y33 GAF?
The MOT on Y33 GAF is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y33 GAF done?
Y33 GAF was recorded at 147,550 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,442 miles a year.
Has Y33 GAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 GAF has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y33 GAF 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 Y33 GAF find?
Y33 GAF passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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