BMW 520
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y52 DCWMOT history
Y52 DCW is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 3 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,060 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 76,060 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,310 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y52 DCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y52 DCW was last recorded at 76,060 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 2,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 73,473 miles · 14 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,587 miles
- Average per year
- 2,310 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 76,060 miles
- 2023 – 73,473 miles
- 2022 – 71,881 miles
- 2021 – 66,002 miles
- 2020 – 63,762 miles
- 2015 – 63,187 miles
- 2014 – 61,161 miles
- 2013 – 58,200 miles
- 2012 – 54,909 miles
- 2011 – 50,665 miles
- 2010 – 48,552 miles
- 2009 – 45,352 miles
- 2008 – 41,113 miles
- 2007 – 36,765 miles
- 2006 – 32,357 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,060 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump area
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,060 miles (+2,587)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 76,060 miles
- Test number
- 274432991113
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,473 miles (+1,592)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 73,473 miles
- Test number
- 287283421487
- AdvisoryEngine coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,881 miles (+12)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 71,881 miles
- Test number
- 672065051930
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail71,869 miles (+5,867)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,869 miles
- Test number
- 434757200440
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass66,002 miles (+15)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 66,002 miles
- Test number
- 928122539436
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top mount noisy when turning steering
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail65,987 miles (+2,225)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,987 miles
- Test number
- 158282987626
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top mount noisy when turning steering
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass63,762 miles (+575)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 63,762 miles
- Test number
- 108054396675
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges
- AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly smearing windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass63,187 miles (+2,026)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 63,187 miles
- Test number
- 379619105489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,161 miles (+2,961)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 61,161 miles
- Test number
- 819150214263
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges .......
- NoteWipers smear .......
Pass58,200 miles (+8)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 58,200 miles
- Test number
- 545542013188
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail58,192 miles (+3,283)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,192 miles
- Test number
- 599959003137
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass54,909 miles (+4,244)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 54,909 miles
- Test number
- 358506492044
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRadiator expanion tank pin hole slight coolant leak
- NoteSmall split on end on n/s/f wiper blade
Pass50,665 miles (+2,113)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 50,665 miles
- Test number
- 787464101121
- NoteChip in windscreen
- NoteN/s/r axle noisy
Pass48,552 miles (+3,200)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 48,552 miles
- Test number
- 590152200152
- NoteRear tyres wearing low
- NoteSlight play to steering rack
Pass45,352 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 45,352 miles
- Test number
- 651750219163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,318 miles (+4,205)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,318 miles
- Test number
- 821836409179
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Pass41,113 miles (+4,348)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 41,113 miles
- Test number
- 202877508443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,765 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 36,765 miles
- Test number
- 484075997041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,715 miles (+4,358)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,715 miles
- Test number
- 984294697057
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteFront brake pads low
- NoteSlight damage to n/s door mirror
Pass32,357 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 32,357 miles
- Test number
- 961259706115
- NoteN/s handbrake performance low
Questions about Y52 DCW
- Does Y52 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y52 DCW expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y52 DCW?
- The MOT on Y52 DCW expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y52 DCW done?
- Y52 DCW was recorded at 76,060 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 2,310 miles a year.
- Has Y52 DCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y52 DCW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y52 DCW 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 Y52 DCW find?
- Y52 DCW passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.
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