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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

Y5 DRLMOT history

Y5 DRL is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

Y5 DRL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,356 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 DRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 DRL was last recorded at 143,356 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 1,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,617 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,739 miles
Average per year
6,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,356 miles
  • 2025 – 141,617 miles
  • 2023 – 135,044 miles
  • 2022 – 127,263 miles
  • 2021 – 120,956 miles
  • 2020 – 115,974 miles
  • 2019 – 109,600 miles
  • 2018 – 101,012 miles
  • 2017 – 90,757 miles
  • 2016 – 80,848 miles
  • 2015 – 72,585 miles
  • 2014 – 62,942 miles
  • 2013 – 54,976 miles
  • 2012 – 46,943 miles
  • 2011 – 39,271 miles
  • 2010 – 34,537 miles
  • 2009 – 28,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,356 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,356 miles (+1,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,356 miles
    Test number
    403183655179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass141,617 miles (+6,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,617 miles
    Test number
    428919880373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass135,044 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,044 miles
    Test number
    449251880430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,263 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,263 miles
    Test number
    669298802767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail127,262 miles (+6,306)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,262 miles
    Test number
    690761873726
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass120,956 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,956 miles
    Test number
    946591711263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail120,955 miles (+28)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,955 miles
    Test number
    700448006023
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail120,927 miles (+4,953)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,927 miles
    Test number
    515710320569
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,974 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,974 miles
    Test number
    953253584327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,910 miles (+6,310)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,910 miles
    Test number
    374703524463
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass109,600 miles (+8,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,600 miles
    Test number
    570561360663
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass101,012 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,012 miles
    Test number
    849538947759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,757 miles
    Test number
    732362012712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,757 miles (+9,909)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,757 miles
    Test number
    220699141918
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50ZR17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass80,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,848 miles
    Test number
    630323473829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,848 miles (+8,263)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,848 miles
    Test number
    179599503770
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50ZR17 (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass72,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    998551497885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,585 miles (+9,643)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    169353100402
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass62,942 miles (+7,966)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,942 miles
    Test number
    296841704371
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  20. Pass54,976 miles (+8,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,976 miles
    Test number
    936805303317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass46,943 miles (+7,672)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,943 miles
    Test number
    636436302333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,271 miles (+4,734)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,271 miles
    Test number
    109552001355
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 4 mm
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 3mm

  23. Pass34,537 miles (+5,684)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,537 miles
    Test number
    982463700395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil residue around gearbox area

  24. Fail28,853 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,853 miles
    Test number
    750174509343
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass28,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,853 miles
    Test number
    754074509379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 DRL

Does Y5 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 DRL is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 DRL?
The MOT on Y5 DRL is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 DRL done?
Y5 DRL was recorded at 143,356 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 6,905 miles a year.
Has Y5 DRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 DRL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y5 DRL 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 DRL find?
Y5 DRL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 1 more.

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