BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
Y4 GFDMOT history
Y4 GFD is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 197,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 197,775 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,644 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y4 GFD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 4 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y4 GFD was last recorded at 197,775 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 2,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 195,451 miles · 11 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,324 miles
- Average per year
- 9,644 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 197,775 miles
- 2024 – 195,451 miles
- 2023 – 194,085 miles
- 2022 – 186,367 miles
- 2021 – 178,239 miles
- 2020 – 170,066 miles
- 2018 – 157,742 miles
- 2017 – 143,333 miles
- 2016 – 129,188 miles
- 2015 – 115,604 miles
- 2014 – 103,381 miles
- 2013 – 92,788 miles
- 2012 – 79,996 miles
- 2011 – 68,104 miles
- 2010 – 52,823 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,775 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,775 miles (+2,324)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 197,775 miles
- Test number
- 960121513314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,451 miles (+1,366)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 195,451 miles
- Test number
- 781935836666
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass194,085 miles (+7,718)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 194,085 miles
- Test number
- 153152080913
- AdvisoryCOVERS FITTED OBSURING VIEW
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass186,367 miles (+8,128)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 186,367 miles
- Test number
- 805450477729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,239 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 178,239 miles
- Test number
- 792102199664
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing insides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside components corroded
Fail178,239 miles (+8,173)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,239 miles
- Test number
- 680127881221
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing insides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside components corroded
Pass170,066 miles (+12,324)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 170,066 miles
- Test number
- 407550274804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,742 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 157,742 miles
- Test number
- 448033846053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail157,742 miles (+14,409)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,742 miles
- Test number
- 101355188206
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass143,333 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 143,333 miles
- Test number
- 104472804080
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (3.5.1i)
Fail143,333 miles (+14,145)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,333 miles
- Test number
- 725344786534
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively set (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (3.5.1i)
Pass129,188 miles (+13,584)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 129,188 miles
- Test number
- 414069541541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,604 miles (+12,223)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 115,604 miles
- Test number
- 137432010685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,381 miles (+10,593)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 103,381 miles
- Test number
- 989271304340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,788 miles (+12,792)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 92,788 miles
- Test number
- 925698783201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,996 miles (+11,892)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 79,996 miles
- Test number
- 385700352201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,104 miles (+15,281)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 68,104 miles
- Test number
- 759546771201
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass52,823 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 52,823 miles
- Test number
- 281427550259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y4 GFD
- Does Y4 GFD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y4 GFD expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y4 GFD?
- The MOT on Y4 GFD expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y4 GFD done?
- Y4 GFD was recorded at 197,775 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 9,644 miles a year.
- Has Y4 GFD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y4 GFD has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y4 GFD 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 Y4 GFD find?
- Y4 GFD passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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