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BMW 520

Green · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y6 KHWMOT history

Y6 KHW is a green diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,142 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 KHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 KHW was last recorded at 142,142 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 14,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,716 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,426 miles
Average per year
8,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,142 miles
  • 2024 – 127,716 miles
  • 2023 – 116,754 miles
  • 2022 – 109,314 miles
  • 2021 – 100,896 miles
  • 2020 – 95,798 miles
  • 2019 – 91,771 miles
  • 2018 – 83,627 miles
  • 2017 – 76,965 miles
  • 2016 – 69,227 miles
  • 2015 – 61,760 miles
  • 2014 – 50,285 miles
  • 2013 – 35,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,142 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre tread bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear inner edge of tyre tread bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,142 miles (+14,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,142 miles
    Test number
    200367968375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass127,716 miles (+10,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,716 miles
    Test number
    408821521348
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp leveling warning on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass116,754 miles (+7,440)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,754 miles
    Test number
    982305397826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,314 miles
    Test number
    113972451777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,314 miles (+8,418)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,314 miles
    Test number
    903567155243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass100,896 miles (+5,098)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,896 miles
    Test number
    246429835656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,798 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,798 miles
    Test number
    326235791060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,771 miles
    Test number
    745746222232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,769 miles (+8,142)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,769 miles
    Test number
    176788887006
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward ball joint lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward ball joint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass83,627 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,627 miles
    Test number
    841244032017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,965 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,965 miles
    Test number
    923438232255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,177 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,177 miles
    Test number
    731984937922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner edge of tyre tread bald
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner edge of tyre tread bald
  13. Fail76,174 miles (+6,947)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    989632320534
    • FailureNearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner edge of tyre tread bald
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner edge of tyre tread bald
  14. Pass69,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,227 miles
    Test number
    855575525201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension airbag slightly perished
  15. Fail69,227 miles (+7,467)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,227 miles
    Test number
    157781458163
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension airbag slightly perished
  16. Pass61,760 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    150798290962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,693 miles (+11,408)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,693 miles
    Test number
    526119648992
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  18. Pass50,285 miles (+14,760)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,285 miles
    Test number
    765238884201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,525 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,525 miles
    Test number
    759138683268
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges 225/55/17

Questions about Y6 KHW

Does Y6 KHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 KHW is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y6 KHW?
The MOT on Y6 KHW is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 KHW done?
Y6 KHW was recorded at 142,142 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,777 miles a year.
Has Y6 KHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 KHW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y6 KHW 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 KHW find?
Y6 KHW passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front coil spring corroded.

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