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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y3 RTAMOT history

Y3 RTA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 121,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,989 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 RTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 RTA was last recorded at 121,989 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,722 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,267 miles
Average per year
4,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,989 miles
  • 2024 – 119,722 miles
  • 2023 – 113,974 miles
  • 2022 – 102,515 miles
  • 2021 – 100,732 miles
  • 2020 – 98,611 miles
  • 2018 – 96,218 miles
  • 2016 – 96,056 miles
  • 2015 – 96,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,989 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine cover & undertray's present

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,989 miles (+2,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,989 miles
    Test number
    370343880413
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass119,722 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,722 miles
    Test number
    100235944419
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail119,722 miles (+5,748)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,722 miles
    Test number
    696120363826
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,974 miles (+13)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,974 miles
    Test number
    172063609828
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray's present
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail113,961 miles (+11,446)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,961 miles
    Test number
    997189978375
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray's present
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,515 miles (+1,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,515 miles
    Test number
    742613215845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit cracked an perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,732 miles (+2,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,732 miles
    Test number
    782679103124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass98,611 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,611 miles
    Test number
    601160423737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,218 miles (+162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,218 miles
    Test number
    478038640109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass96,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,056 miles
    Test number
    392177077515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail96,056 miles (+24)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,056 miles
    Test number
    357676412928
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass96,032 miles (+20,036)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,032 miles
    Test number
    361481748462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,996 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    929138405050
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

Questions about Y3 RTA

Does Y3 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 RTA is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 RTA?
The MOT on Y3 RTA is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 RTA done?
Y3 RTA was recorded at 121,989 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,165 miles a year.
Has Y3 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 RTA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y3 RTA 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 RTA find?
Y3 RTA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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