BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
Y4 OBOMOT history
Y4 OBO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 254,492 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 254,492 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 14 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 13,959 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y4 OBO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 28 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y4 OBO was last recorded at 254,492 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 14,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 240,264 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,228 miles
- Average per year
- 13,959 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 254,492 miles
- 2025 – 240,264 miles
- 2024 – 232,032 miles
- 2023 – 224,086 miles
- 2022 – 212,030 miles
- 2020 – 187,940 miles
- 2019 – 168,479 miles
- 2018 – 156,892 miles
- 2017 – 146,502 miles
- 2016 – 126,592 miles
- 2015 – 110,728 miles
- 2014 – 92,358 miles
- 2013 – 70,575 miles
- 2012 – 64,244 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass254,492 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to DPF (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass254,492 miles (+14,228)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 254,492 miles
- Test number
- 588129729476
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to DPF (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass240,264 miles (+8,232)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 240,264 miles
- Test number
- 277726246025
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass232,032 miles (+8)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 232,032 miles
- Test number
- 485625696944
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail232,024 miles (+7,938)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,024 miles
- Test number
- 413371115213
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass224,086 miles (+12,056)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 224,086 miles
- Test number
- 219379754216
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront pads ok (just wire broke)
Pass212,030 miles (+24,090)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 212,030 miles
- Test number
- 544533373227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,940 miles (+19,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 187,940 miles
- Test number
- 738698981144
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass168,479 miles (+11,587)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 168,479 miles
- Test number
- 560359229140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,892 miles (+10,390)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 156,892 miles
- Test number
- 320871142301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,502 miles (+19,910)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 146,502 miles
- Test number
- 675101606231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass126,592 miles (+15,864)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 126,592 miles
- Test number
- 599895893753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,728 miles (+18,370)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 110,728 miles
- Test number
- 319608745151
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSlight low effort to N\S handbrake
Pass92,358 miles (+21,783)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 92,358 miles
- Test number
- 255740354461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass70,575 miles (+6,331)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 70,575 miles
- Test number
- 605162293037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 64,244 miles
- Test number
- 748627242280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y4 OBO
- Does Y4 OBO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 OBO is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y4 OBO?
- The MOT on Y4 OBO is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y4 OBO done?
- Y4 OBO was recorded at 254,492 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 13,959 miles a year.
- Has Y4 OBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y4 OBO has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y4 OBO 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 OBO find?
- Y4 OBO passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to dpf; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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