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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

Y6 BSMMOT history

Y6 BSM is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 115,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,028 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 BSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 BSM was last recorded at 115,028 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 10,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,003 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,025 miles
Average per year
12,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,028 miles
  • 2025 – 105,003 miles
  • 2024 – 91,606 miles
  • 2023 – 81,915 miles
  • 2022 – 64,086 miles
  • 2021 – 56,543 miles
  • 2020 – 38,788 miles
  • 2019 – 25,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,028 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 6 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,028 miles (+10,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,028 miles
    Test number
    704873983007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass105,003 miles (+13,397)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,003 miles
    Test number
    567877245999
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass91,606 miles (+9,691)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,606 miles
    Test number
    141376149660
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass81,915 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,915 miles
    Test number
    367524099111
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Fail81,914 miles (+17,828)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,914 miles
    Test number
    146654803216
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass64,086 miles (+7,543)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    435719352267
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass56,543 miles (+17,755)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,543 miles
    Test number
    564918995806
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass38,788 miles (+12,923)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,788 miles
    Test number
    995471708899
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass25,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,865 miles
    Test number
    301864748278
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about Y6 BSM

Does Y6 BSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 BSM is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 BSM?
The MOT on Y6 BSM is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 BSM done?
Y6 BSM was recorded at 115,028 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 12,898 miles a year.
Has Y6 BSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 BSM has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y6 BSM 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 Y6 BSM find?
Y6 BSM passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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