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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y36 VVPMOT history

Y36 VVP is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
117,059 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 VVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 VVP was last recorded at 117,059 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,704 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
3,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,059 miles
  • 2021 – 115,704 miles
  • 2020 – 115,582 miles
  • 2019 – 113,666 miles
  • 2017 – 113,645 miles
  • 2016 – 111,066 miles
  • 2015 – 107,807 miles
  • 2014 – 107,406 miles
  • 2013 – 105,618 miles
  • 2012 – 102,338 miles
  • 2011 – 97,944 miles
  • 2010 – 92,969 miles
  • 2009 – 87,564 miles
  • 2008 – 80,233 miles
  • 2007 – 69,636 miles
  • 2006 – 62,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,059 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir/pipe (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front to rear/bridge pipe also along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,059 miles (+1,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,059 miles
    Test number
    572320301001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass115,704 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,704 miles
    Test number
    476173752543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,582 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,582 miles
    Test number
    526348269993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,666 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,666 miles
    Test number
    466221499438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,645 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,645 miles
    Test number
    354752793999
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir/pipe (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front to rear/bridge pipe also along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated

  6. Fail113,642 miles (+2,576)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,642 miles
    Test number
    583032943801
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir/pipe (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front to rear/bridge pipe also along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated

  7. Pass111,066 miles (+3,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,066 miles
    Test number
    688711730164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass107,807 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,807 miles
    Test number
    149158625124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in grease preventing inspection
    • NoteSurface corrosion present on rear brake discs
    • NoteSuspect front brake pads wearing thin

  9. Fail107,805 miles (+399)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,805 miles
    Test number
    996848125178
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in grease preventing inspection
    • NoteSurface corrosion present on rear brake discs
    • NoteSuspect front brake pads wearing thin

  10. Pass107,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,406 miles
    Test number
    715195974266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,406 miles (+1,788)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,406 miles
    Test number
    819775874208
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Fail105,618 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,618 miles
    Test number
    538023963225
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass105,618 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,618 miles
    Test number
    968523363283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,338 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,338 miles
    Test number
    685573562283
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass102,338 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,338 miles
    Test number
    877463262227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,944 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,944 miles
    Test number
    326036661452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,969 miles
    Test number
    191527660249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,969 miles (+5,405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,969 miles
    Test number
    244697860220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass87,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    674621379269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,564 miles (+7,331)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    364391979445
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail80,233 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,233 miles
    Test number
    310279868482
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass80,233 miles (+10,597)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,233 miles
    Test number
    893229468229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    553532677009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,636 miles (+7,608)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    811662677028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass62,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    181865976069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y36 VVP

Does Y36 VVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y36 VVP expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y36 VVP?
The MOT on Y36 VVP expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y36 VVP done?
Y36 VVP was recorded at 117,059 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 3,312 miles a year.
Has Y36 VVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 VVP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on Y36 VVP 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 Y36 VVP find?
Y36 VVP passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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