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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y7 SRYMOT history

Y7 SRY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 138,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,023 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 SRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 SRY was last recorded at 138,023 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 6,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,269 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,754 miles
Average per year
10,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,023 miles
  • 2024 – 131,269 miles
  • 2023 – 121,595 miles
  • 2022 – 111,926 miles
  • 2021 – 106,412 miles
  • 2020 – 96,907 miles
  • 2019 – 75,037 miles
  • 2018 – 54,457 miles
  • 2017 – 44,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,023 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front brake backplate touching wheel/disc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,023 miles (+6,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,023 miles
    Test number
    341997120668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass131,269 miles (+9,674)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,269 miles
    Test number
    550066365507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,595 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,595 miles
    Test number
    936049964228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
  4. Fail121,590 miles (+9,664)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,590 miles
    Test number
    176939121223
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
  5. Pass111,926 miles (+5,514)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,926 miles
    Test number
    232356809527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,412 miles (+180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,412 miles
    Test number
    635324644588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backplate touching wheel/disc
  7. Fail106,232 miles (+9,325)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,232 miles
    Test number
    504695697566
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backplate touching wheel/disc
  8. Pass96,907 miles (+21,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,907 miles
    Test number
    722590583568
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers & Undertrays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are bald on the inside edges But no visible cords at time of MOT test (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass75,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,037 miles
    Test number
    356966122943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail75,037 miles (+20,580)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,037 miles
    Test number
    348321655995
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass54,457 miles (+9,705)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,457 miles
    Test number
    155399280093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,752 miles
    Test number
    355360497417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 SRY

Does Y7 SRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 SRY is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y7 SRY?
The MOT on Y7 SRY is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 SRY done?
Y7 SRY was recorded at 138,023 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 10,989 miles a year.
Has Y7 SRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 SRY has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y7 SRY 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 SRY find?
Y7 SRY passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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