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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y7 SRRMOT history

Y7 SRR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
179,069 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 SRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 SRR was last recorded at 179,069 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 8,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,289 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,780 miles
Average per year
7,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,069 miles
  • 2025 – 170,289 miles
  • 2024 – 161,648 miles
  • 2023 – 155,252 miles
  • 2022 – 149,228 miles
  • 2021 – 145,742 miles
  • 2020 – 141,602 miles
  • 2019 – 133,868 miles
  • 2018 – 127,123 miles
  • 2016 – 116,687 miles
  • 2015 – 108,334 miles
  • 2014 – 88,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,069 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moist insides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnder and engine trays fitted

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,069 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    179,069 miles
    Test number
    957181903913
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moist insides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder and engine trays fitted

  2. Fail179,069 miles (+8,780)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,069 miles
    Test number
    605433086658
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moist insides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder and engine trays fitted

  3. Pass170,289 miles (+8,641)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    170,289 miles
    Test number
    160574492080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moist inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass161,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,648 miles
    Test number
    689596707294
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,648 miles (+6,396)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,648 miles
    Test number
    870179211886
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    155,252 miles
    Test number
    257773262450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,252 miles (+6,024)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,252 miles
    Test number
    792608232829
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass149,228 miles (+3,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,228 miles
    Test number
    288639938848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,742 miles (+4,140)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,742 miles
    Test number
    456944350710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted

  10. Pass141,602 miles (+7,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,602 miles
    Test number
    331197096795
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass133,868 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,868 miles
    Test number
    214090525875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,123 miles
    Test number
    190538614999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,123 miles (+10,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,123 miles
    Test number
    207589843635
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass116,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    758222573476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,687 miles (+8,353)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    824387290870
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  16. Pass108,334 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,334 miles
    Test number
    685781895184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail108,241 miles (+19,789)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,241 miles
    Test number
    878614185152
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass88,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,452 miles
    Test number
    397784774174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 SRR

Does Y7 SRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 SRR is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 SRR?
The MOT on Y7 SRR is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 SRR done?
Y7 SRR was recorded at 179,069 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,786 miles a year.
Has Y7 SRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 SRR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y7 SRR 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 Y7 SRR find?
Y7 SRR passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moist insides; under and engine trays fitted.

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