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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y5 PMGMOT history

Y5 PMG is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 249,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

Y5 PMG silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
249,857 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 PMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 PMG was last recorded at 249,857 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,515 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
342 miles
Average per year
12,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 249,857 miles
  • 2025 – 249,515 miles
  • 2024 – 237,726 miles
  • 2023 – 228,124 miles
  • 2022 – 216,425 miles
  • 2021 – 205,735 miles
  • 2020 – 196,724 miles
  • 2019 – 187,653 miles
  • 2018 – 173,225 miles
  • 2017 – 158,965 miles
  • 2016 – 139,555 miles
  • 2015 – 121,172 miles
  • 2014 – 96,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,857 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x17 RoF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,857 miles (+342)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    249,857 miles
    Test number
    918635556741
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail249,515 miles (+11,789)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,515 miles
    Test number
    869961910377
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass237,726 miles (+272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    237,726 miles
    Test number
    786937233668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x17 RoF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail237,454 miles (+9,330)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,454 miles
    Test number
    444865379707
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x17 RoF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass228,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    228,124 miles
    Test number
    509295312628
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail228,124 miles (+8)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,124 miles
    Test number
    548246988161
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail228,116 miles (+11,691)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,116 miles
    Test number
    390922300871
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  8. Pass216,425 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    216,425 miles
    Test number
    299056035562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail216,344 miles (+10,609)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,344 miles
    Test number
    229598556326
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass205,735 miles (+9,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    205,735 miles
    Test number
    631724614855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass196,724 miles (+9,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    196,724 miles
    Test number
    328055258792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 97Y ROF (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass187,653 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    187,653 miles
    Test number
    803937481526
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold has a slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail187,653 miles (+14,428)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,653 miles
    Test number
    770465986105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold has a slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass173,225 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    173,225 miles
    Test number
    158629596520
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail173,224 miles (+14,259)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,224 miles
    Test number
    832504344159
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass158,965 miles (+19,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    158,965 miles
    Test number
    360563661233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 RF (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass139,555 miles (+18,383)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,555 miles
    Test number
    826376500050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,172 miles (+24,783)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,172 miles
    Test number
    609821375030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHandbrake switch cracked

  19. Pass96,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,389 miles
    Test number
    258527974087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y5 PMG

Does Y5 PMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 PMG is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 PMG?
The MOT on Y5 PMG is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 PMG done?
Y5 PMG was recorded at 249,857 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 12,991 miles a year.
Has Y5 PMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 PMG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 PMG 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 PMG find?
Y5 PMG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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