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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

Y6 YLLMOT history

Y6 YLL is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 208,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

Y6 YLL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
208,503 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 YLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 YLL was last recorded at 208,503 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 18,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
189,967 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
18,536 miles
Average per year
11,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 208,503 miles
  • 2024 – 189,967 miles
  • 2023 – 175,276 miles
  • 2022 – 156,394 miles
  • 2021 – 141,071 miles
  • 2020 – 130,597 miles
  • 2019 – 125,666 miles
  • 2018 – 114,341 miles
  • 2017 – 106,249 miles
  • 2016 – 98,463 miles
  • 2015 – 83,069 miles
  • 2014 – 63,016 miles
  • 2013 – 50,769 miles
  • 2012 – 47,848 miles
  • 2011 – 42,430 miles
  • 2010 – 38,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,503 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,503 miles (+18,536)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    208,503 miles
    Test number
    230490265180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,967 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    189,967 miles
    Test number
    956438073683
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail189,967 miles (+14,691)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,967 miles
    Test number
    283793553638
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass175,276 miles (+18,882)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    175,276 miles
    Test number
    971398182697
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass156,394 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,394 miles
    Test number
    995214474443
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail156,389 miles (+15,318)2 dangerous3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,389 miles
    Test number
    277646094696
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass141,071 miles (+10,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,071 miles
    Test number
    816152316155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass130,597 miles (+4,931)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,597 miles
    Test number
    717588293949
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass125,666 miles (+11,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,666 miles
    Test number
    355050725712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass114,341 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,341 miles
    Test number
    409177702447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,249 miles (+7,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,249 miles
    Test number
    986672691329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff
  12. Pass98,463 miles (+15,394)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    98,463 miles
    Test number
    979798725616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,069 miles (+20,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,069 miles
    Test number
    395845877787
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass63,016 miles (+12,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,016 miles
    Test number
    609524924300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass50,769 miles (+2,921)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,769 miles
    Test number
    946787293270
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on outer edges
  16. Pass47,848 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,848 miles
    Test number
    755399692214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,430 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,430 miles
    Test number
    176958091286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,836 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,836 miles
    Test number
    673193510302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,816 miles
    Test number
    102314570249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 YLL

Does Y6 YLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 YLL is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y6 YLL?
The MOT on Y6 YLL is valid until 7 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 YLL done?
Y6 YLL was recorded at 208,503 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 11,202 miles a year.
Has Y6 YLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 YLL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y6 YLL 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 YLL find?
Y6 YLL passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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