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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

Y4 VLRMOT history

Y4 VLR is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Jun 2016. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 103,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2026
Mileage
103,868 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 VLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 VLR was last recorded at 103,868 miles on 23 Mar 2025, 13,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,487 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
13,381 miles
Average per year
11,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,868 miles
  • 2024 – 90,487 miles
  • 2023 – 84,054 miles
  • 2022 – 74,302 miles
  • 2021 – 61,880 miles
  • 2020 – 51,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,868 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 31 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,868 miles (+13,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,868 miles
    Test number
    327846432700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  2. Pass90,487 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,487 miles
    Test number
    971885815639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,054 miles (+9,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,054 miles
    Test number
    312256871935
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken
  4. Pass74,302 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,302 miles
    Test number
    924116239500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,296 miles (+12,416)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,296 miles
    Test number
    339533064057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass61,880 miles (+10,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,880 miles
    Test number
    431418763823
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass51,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,534 miles
    Test number
    651847145496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 VLR

Does Y4 VLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 VLR expired on 22 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 VLR?
The MOT on Y4 VLR expired on 22 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 VLR done?
Y4 VLR was recorded at 103,868 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2025, an average of 11,271 miles a year.
Has Y4 VLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 VLR has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y4 VLR 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 VLR find?
Y4 VLR passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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