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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

Y4 OYSMOT history

Y4 OYS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 155,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,065 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 OYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 OYS was last recorded at 155,065 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 8,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,802 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,263 miles
Average per year
8,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,065 miles
  • 2024 – 146,802 miles
  • 2023 – 140,004 miles
  • 2022 – 131,316 miles
  • 2021 – 124,988 miles
  • 2020 – 118,445 miles
  • 2019 – 111,331 miles
  • 2018 – 99,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear suspension bellows slight leak (perished)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,065 miles
    Test number
    337945129728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail155,065 miles (+8,263)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,065 miles
    Test number
    541603701162
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass146,802 miles (+6,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,802 miles
    Test number
    714005055160
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass140,004 miles (+207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,004 miles
    Test number
    580293305359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail139,797 miles (+8,481)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,797 miles
    Test number
    144487966919
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass131,316 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,316 miles
    Test number
    326486123409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,988 miles (+441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,988 miles
    Test number
    594979000825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bellows slight leak (perished)
  8. Fail124,547 miles (+6,102)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,547 miles
    Test number
    796514816359
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bellows slight leak (perished)
  9. Pass118,445 miles (+7,114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,445 miles
    Test number
    639231647533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher provide slightly insufficient water
  10. Pass111,331 miles (+11,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,331 miles
    Test number
    809649643973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass99,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,479 miles
    Test number
    321997998751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 OYS

Does Y4 OYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 OYS is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 OYS?
The MOT on Y4 OYS is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 OYS done?
Y4 OYS was recorded at 155,065 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 8,000 miles a year.
Has Y4 OYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 OYS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y4 OYS 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 OYS find?
Y4 OYS passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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