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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y5 ERUMOT history

Y5 ERU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Sept 2014. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 181,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

Y5 ERU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
181,706 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
18,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 ERU was last recorded at 181,706 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 33,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,217 miles · 18 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
33,489 miles
Average per year
18,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,706 miles
  • 2023 – 148,217 miles
  • 2022 – 134,255 miles
  • 2021 – 121,729 miles
  • 2020 – 113,996 miles
  • 2019 – 95,801 miles
  • 2018 – 71,238 miles
  • 2017 – 42,267 miles
  • 2016 – 16,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,706 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,706 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    181,706 miles
    Test number
    721065142648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass264,473 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    264,473 km
    Test number
    563361068789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,217 miles (+13,962)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,217 miles
    Test number
    898981348677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,255 miles (+12,526)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,255 miles
    Test number
    424685339811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,729 miles (+7,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,729 miles
    Test number
    354112970518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass113,996 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,996 miles
    Test number
    633492435968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,807 miles (+18,006)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,807 miles
    Test number
    448559625350
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,801 miles (+24,563)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,801 miles
    Test number
    613066945640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,238 miles (+28,971)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,238 miles
    Test number
    666827135275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,267 miles (+25,445)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,267 miles
    Test number
    605684539570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    16,822 miles
    Test number
    465430673464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 ERU

Does Y5 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 ERU expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 ERU?
The MOT on Y5 ERU expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 ERU done?
Y5 ERU was recorded at 181,706 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 18,588 miles a year.
Has Y5 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 ERU has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y5 ERU 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 ERU find?
Y5 ERU passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside; front brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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