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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y6 SCMMOT history

Y6 SCM is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,940 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 SCM
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
17 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 SCM was last recorded at 94,940 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,760 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,180 miles
Average per year
7,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,940 miles
  • 2025 – 92,760 miles
  • 2024 – 90,336 miles
  • 2023 – 85,502 miles
  • 2022 – 81,804 miles
  • 2020 – 76,074 miles
  • 2019 – 71,406 miles
  • 2018 – 62,568 miles
  • 2017 – 53,615 miles
  • 2016 – 41,997 miles
  • 2015 – 41,176 miles
  • 2014 – 22,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,940 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,940 miles (+2,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,940 miles
    Test number
    936445145373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass92,760 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    746416449722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,336 miles (+4,834)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,336 miles
    Test number
    670562742597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,502 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,502 miles
    Test number
    469768069755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,804 miles (+5,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,804 miles
    Test number
    506995999106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,074 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,074 miles
    Test number
    641903925478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,406 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,406 miles
    Test number
    775202035012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,393 miles (+3,017)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,393 miles
    Test number
    348618841476
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass68,376 miles (+5,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    68,376 miles
    Test number
    706643356066
    • 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))

  10. Pass62,568 miles (+539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,568 miles
    Test number
    247178865879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear air suspension unit in poor condition

  11. Fail62,029 miles (+8,414)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,029 miles
    Test number
    855390109790
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass53,615 miles (+11,618)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,615 miles
    Test number
    890089646589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,997 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,997 miles
    Test number
    942703827727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,176 miles (+18,435)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    388384943787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    22,741 miles
    Test number
    168832054371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,741 miles (+18,311)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,741 miles
    Test number
    457752454317
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass4,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    4,430 miles
    Test number
    318511224076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 SCM

Does Y6 SCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 SCM is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 SCM?
The MOT on Y6 SCM is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 SCM done?
Y6 SCM was recorded at 94,940 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 7,424 miles a year.
Has Y6 SCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 SCM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on Y6 SCM 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 SCM find?
Y6 SCM passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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