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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

Y5 CMYMOT history

Y5 CMY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 55,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

Y5 CMY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
55,025 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 CMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 CMY was last recorded at 55,025 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 5,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,698 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,327 miles
Average per year
5,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,025 miles
  • 2025 – 49,698 miles
  • 2024 – 44,003 miles
  • 2023 – 38,270 miles
  • 2022 – 32,300 miles
  • 2021 – 26,377 miles
  • 2020 – 23,036 miles
  • 2019 – 18,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,025 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,025 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    55,025 miles
    Test number
    741698102251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,698 miles (+5,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    49,698 miles
    Test number
    849834295336
    • AdvisoryFront steering components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass44,003 miles (+5,733)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,003 miles
    Test number
    910507633352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,270 miles (+5,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,270 miles
    Test number
    242419254843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass32,300 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,300 miles
    Test number
    647758548701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Fail32,299 miles (+5,922)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,299 miles
    Test number
    857294589911
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass26,377 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    26,377 miles
    Test number
    110110553683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,036 miles (+4,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    23,036 miles
    Test number
    229069695240
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass18,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    18,444 miles
    Test number
    903876965517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 CMY

Does Y5 CMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 CMY is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 CMY?
The MOT on Y5 CMY is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 CMY done?
Y5 CMY was recorded at 55,025 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,027 miles a year.
Has Y5 CMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 CMY has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y5 CMY 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 CMY find?
Y5 CMY passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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