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BMW 518

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y6 RCOMOT history

Y6 RCO is a black diesel BMW 518 first used on 12 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 171,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
171,164 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 RCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
518
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 RCO was last recorded at 171,164 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 18,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,494 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
18,670 miles
Average per year
12,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,164 miles
  • 2025 – 152,494 miles
  • 2024 – 136,005 miles
  • 2023 – 125,971 miles
  • 2021 – 113,074 miles
  • 2020 – 97,707 miles
  • 2019 – 89,410 miles
  • 2018 – 82,251 miles
  • 2017 – 80,339 miles
  • 2016 – 57,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,164 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    171,164 miles
    Test number
    186944106595
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail171,164 miles (+18,670)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,164 miles
    Test number
    264420928713
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass152,494 miles (+16,489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,494 miles
    Test number
    569810548615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,005 miles
    Test number
    891020187617
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail135,999 miles (+10,028)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,999 miles
    Test number
    800302067480
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass125,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,971 miles
    Test number
    262709769235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail125,971 miles (+12,897)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,971 miles
    Test number
    183203827198
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 1 off each wheel 4 in total (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass113,074 miles (+15,367)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,074 miles
    Test number
    341026354783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,707 miles (+8,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,707 miles
    Test number
    309337257324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass89,410 miles (+7,159)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    896270548702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,251 miles
    Test number
    944582255215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,251 miles (+1,912)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,251 miles
    Test number
    113901205123
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  13. Pass80,339 miles (+22,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,339 miles
    Test number
    876413583197
    • AdvisoryCuts in passenger front tyre
    • AdvisoryPassenger front brake pad wear wire damaged
    • AdvisoryPassenger rear tyre worn inner edge
  14. Pass57,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,525 miles
    Test number
    422093340414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 RCO

Does Y6 RCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 RCO is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 RCO?
The MOT on Y6 RCO is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 RCO done?
Y6 RCO was recorded at 171,164 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 12,014 miles a year.
Has Y6 RCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 RCO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y6 RCO 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 RCO find?
Y6 RCO passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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