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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

Y3 NVSMOT history

Y3 NVS is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 142,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,780 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 NVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 NVS was last recorded at 142,780 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 17,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,667 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
17,113 miles
Average per year
14,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,780 miles
  • 2025 – 125,667 miles
  • 2024 – 105,938 miles
  • 2023 – 86,353 miles
  • 2022 – 72,706 miles
  • 2021 – 58,624 miles
  • 2020 – 33,532 miles
  • 2019 – 32,153 miles
  • 2018 – 31,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,780 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,780 miles (+17,113)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,780 miles
    Test number
    163427280687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,667 miles (+19,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,667 miles
    Test number
    726797192648
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass105,938 miles (+19,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,938 miles
    Test number
    443143474248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass86,353 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,353 miles
    Test number
    684898160602
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  5. Fail86,331 miles (+13,625)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    208726484508
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of tyre (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm also worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass72,706 miles (+14,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,706 miles
    Test number
    879215912152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass58,624 miles (+25,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,624 miles
    Test number
    964297090910
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass33,532 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,532 miles
    Test number
    922421884415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,529 miles (+1,376)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,529 miles
    Test number
    377687189268
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass32,153 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    314130460347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,143 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,143 miles
    Test number
    768303868636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,393 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,393 miles
    Test number
    445968194310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about Y3 NVS

Does Y3 NVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 NVS is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 NVS?
The MOT on Y3 NVS is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 NVS done?
Y3 NVS was recorded at 142,780 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 14,210 miles a year.
Has Y3 NVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 NVS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y3 NVS 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 Y3 NVS find?
Y3 NVS passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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