BMW 520
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y866 PLAMOT history
Y866 PLA is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 88,918 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,734 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y866 PLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y866 PLA was last recorded at 88,918 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,045 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 873 miles
- Average per year
- 1,734 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,918 miles
- 2025 – 88,045 miles
- 2024 – 87,332 miles
- 2023 – 86,874 miles
- 2022 – 86,171 miles
- 2021 – 85,657 miles
- 2020 – 84,876 miles
- 2019 – 84,043 miles
- 2018 – 83,042 miles
- 2017 – 80,659 miles
- 2016 – 79,325 miles
- 2015 – 77,426 miles
- 2014 – 75,150 miles
- 2013 – 72,586 miles
- 2012 – 70,569 miles
- 2011 – 68,736 miles
- 2010 – 66,993 miles
- 2009 – 64,109 miles
- 2008 – 60,571 miles
- 2007 – 57,295 miles
- 2006 – 54,151 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,918 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,918 miles (+873)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 88,918 miles
- Test number
- 999482883767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,045 miles (+713)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 88,045 miles
- Test number
- 473433496748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,332 miles (+458)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 87,332 miles
- Test number
- 537133909213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,874 miles (+703)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 86,874 miles
- Test number
- 604182714902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,171 miles (+514)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 86,171 miles
- Test number
- 587360551181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,657 miles (+781)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 85,657 miles
- Test number
- 382714449653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,876 miles (+833)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 84,876 miles
- Test number
- 298307164068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,043 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 84,043 miles
- Test number
- 802727646855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,022 miles (+980)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,022 miles
- Test number
- 728599842600
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 83,042 miles
- Test number
- 135699236358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,042 miles (+2,383)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,042 miles
- Test number
- 452652078926
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass80,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 80,659 miles
- Test number
- 224874321939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,659 miles (+1,334)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,659 miles
- Test number
- 962457036332
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass79,325 miles (+1,899)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 79,325 miles
- Test number
- 509835247289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close too 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close too 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres showing age related perishing too outer walls(splitting) dot code 0909- 7 yrs old!
Pass77,426 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,426 miles
- Test number
- 418372875092
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres perished
- NoteSlight play in nearside rear rose joint
Fail77,426 miles (+2,276)9 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,426 miles
- Test number
- 578666265010
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres perished
- NoteSlight play in nearside rear rose joint
Pass75,150 miles (+2,564)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 75,150 miles
- Test number
- 536174374095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,586 miles (+2,017)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 72,586 miles
- Test number
- 198801063495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,569 miles (+1,833)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 70,569 miles
- Test number
- 726149442030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,736 miles (+1,743)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 68,736 miles
- Test number
- 959056531029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,993 miles (+2,884)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 66,993 miles
- Test number
- 183087430073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,109 miles (+3,538)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 64,109 miles
- Test number
- 862189159052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,571 miles (+3,276)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 60,571 miles
- Test number
- 734300648089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,295 miles (+3,144)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 57,295 miles
- Test number
- 130474737046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,151 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 54,151 miles
- Test number
- 682545856052
- AdvisoryRear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail54,151 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,151 miles
- Test number
- 994535756029
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about Y866 PLA
- Does Y866 PLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y866 PLA is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y866 PLA?
- The MOT on Y866 PLA is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y866 PLA done?
- Y866 PLA was recorded at 88,918 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,734 miles a year.
- Has Y866 PLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y866 PLA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y866 PLA 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 Y866 PLA find?
- Y866 PLA passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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