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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y5 FLHMOT history

Y5 FLH is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 133,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

Y5 FLH grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,899 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 FLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 FLH was last recorded at 133,899 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,895 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,899 miles
  • 2025 – 128,321 miles
  • 2024 – 121,244 miles
  • 2023 – 111,952 miles
  • 2022 – 104,090 miles
  • 2021 – 96,120 miles
  • 2020 – 89,273 miles
  • 2019 – 79,300 miles
  • 2017 – 65,968 miles
  • 2016 – 53,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,899 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,899 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,899 miles
    Test number
    867249542355
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail133,895 miles (+5,574)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,895 miles
    Test number
    578879750309
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass128,321 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,321 miles
    Test number
    731074531634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,244 miles (+9,292)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,244 miles
    Test number
    352554827733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,952 miles
    Test number
    571939804769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,952 miles (+7,862)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,952 miles
    Test number
    110611933827
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass104,090 miles (+7,970)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,090 miles
    Test number
    113220438808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,120 miles
    Test number
    181381912071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail96,118 miles (+6,845)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,118 miles
    Test number
    284142451205
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass89,273 miles (+9,973)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,273 miles
    Test number
    684279684561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,300 miles (+13,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,300 miles
    Test number
    244519238057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass65,968 miles (+12,302)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,968 miles
    Test number
    350484339924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,666 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    907854714144
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

Questions about Y5 FLH

Does Y5 FLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 FLH is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 FLH?
The MOT on Y5 FLH is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 FLH done?
Y5 FLH was recorded at 133,899 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 8,544 miles a year.
Has Y5 FLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 FLH has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 FLH 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 FLH find?
Y5 FLH passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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