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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y5 LWRMOT history

Y5 LWR is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 112,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

Y5 LWR grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,977 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LWR was last recorded at 112,977 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 9,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
103,529 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,448 miles
Average per year
9,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,977 miles
  • 2025 – 103,529 miles
  • 2024 – 86,699 miles
  • 2023 – 77,773 miles
  • 2022 – 69,066 miles
  • 2021 – 61,364 miles
  • 2019 – 52,956 miles
  • 2018 – 39,550 miles
  • 2017 – 25,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,977 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,977 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,977 miles
    Test number
    674485720799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,529 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,529 miles
    Test number
    870584475338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,717 miles (+12,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,717 miles
    Test number
    441493152366
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass86,699 miles (+8,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,699 miles
    Test number
    746438906911
    • 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))
  5. Pass77,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,773 miles
    Test number
    709575142758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,772 miles (+8,706)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,772 miles
    Test number
    276172317255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass69,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,066 miles
    Test number
    472691943935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Fail69,066 miles (+7,702)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,066 miles
    Test number
    867820350647
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass61,364 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,364 miles
    Test number
    667472613903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,956 miles (+13,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,956 miles
    Test number
    673360130720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass39,550 miles (+13,740)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,550 miles
    Test number
    882378974211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    935651103737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 LWR

Does Y5 LWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 LWR is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LWR?
The MOT on Y5 LWR is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 LWR done?
Y5 LWR was recorded at 112,977 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 9,425 miles a year.
Has Y5 LWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LWR has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y5 LWR 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 LWR find?
Y5 LWR passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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