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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y5 AHLMOT history

Y5 AHL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

Y5 AHL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,827 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 AHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 AHL was last recorded at 118,827 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 4,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,010 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,817 miles
Average per year
8,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,827 miles
  • 2025 – 114,010 miles
  • 2024 – 109,672 miles
  • 2023 – 101,836 miles
  • 2022 – 93,674 miles
  • 2021 – 89,679 miles
  • 2020 – 79,638 miles
  • 2019 – 70,478 miles
  • 2018 – 60,166 miles
  • 2017 – 47,870 miles
  • 2016 – 31,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,827 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,827 miles
    Test number
    460737507023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail118,827 miles (+4,817)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,827 miles
    Test number
    315258352752
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass114,010 miles (+4,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,010 miles
    Test number
    145155155303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass109,672 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,672 miles
    Test number
    832057636644
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail109,638 miles (+7,802)3 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,638 miles
    Test number
    657001777488
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Also down to indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed and cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items attached to mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated All. (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass101,836 miles (+8,162)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    101,836 miles
    Test number
    789120554702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,674 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    298545219098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,679 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,679 miles
    Test number
    716335545753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,668 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,668 miles
    Test number
    819006974022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,638 miles (+9,160)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    668507127318
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass70,478 miles (+10,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,478 miles
    Test number
    333150111424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre *PUNCTURED*
  12. Pass60,166 miles (+12,296)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,166 miles
    Test number
    850833837827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,870 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,870 miles
    Test number
    503863983407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,410 miles (+15,764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,410 miles
    Test number
    348405392451
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass31,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,646 miles
    Test number
    619089426276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,646 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,646 miles
    Test number
    943213127552
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y5 AHL

Does Y5 AHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 AHL is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 AHL?
The MOT on Y5 AHL is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 AHL done?
Y5 AHL was recorded at 118,827 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 8,838 miles a year.
Has Y5 AHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 AHL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 AHL 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 Y5 AHL find?
Y5 AHL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both.

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