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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y871 RWHMOT history

Y871 RWH is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
198,576 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y871 RWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y871 RWH was last recorded at 198,576 miles on 8 May 2025, 6,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,038 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,538 miles
Average per year
7,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,576 miles
  • 2024 – 192,038 miles
  • 2023 – 186,826 miles
  • 2022 – 186,786 miles
  • 2021 – 176,083 miles
  • 2020 – 166,081 miles
  • 2019 – 154,362 miles
  • 2018 – 148,910 miles
  • 2017 – 146,752 miles
  • 2016 – 143,495 miles
  • 2015 – 140,553 miles
  • 2014 – 138,773 miles
  • 2013 – 130,852 miles
  • 2012 – 123,395 miles
  • 2011 – 117,390 miles
  • 2010 – 109,306 miles
  • 2009 – 100,097 miles
  • 2008 – 87,205 miles
  • 2007 – 74,377 miles
  • 2006 – 60,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,576 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,576 miles (+6,538)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    198,576 miles
    Test number
    310005197693
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  2. Pass192,038 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    192,038 miles
    Test number
    322587848034
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail192,014 miles (+5,188)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,014 miles
    Test number
    680607273036
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass186,826 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    186,826 miles
    Test number
    649165897667
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail186,786 miles (+10,703)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,786 miles
    Test number
    887725792805
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass176,083 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    176,083 miles
    Test number
    783912830003
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive repair covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive repair covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail176,068 miles (+14)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,068 miles
    Test number
    507069970515
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail176,054 miles (+9,973)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,054 miles
    Test number
    642602966302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Rear brake hoses (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and out sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  9. Pass166,081 miles (+11,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    166,081 miles
    Test number
    859247971536
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass154,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    154,362 miles
    Test number
    262970813318
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail154,362 miles (+5,452)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,362 miles
    Test number
    160192273032
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass148,910 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    148,910 miles
    Test number
    191602673766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,752 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    146,752 miles
    Test number
    904498279684
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail146,751 miles (+3,256)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,751 miles
    Test number
    646167975775
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass143,495 miles (+2,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,495 miles
    Test number
    351715650005
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass140,553 miles (+1,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    140,553 miles
    Test number
    367304255063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass138,773 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,773 miles
    Test number
    399457074028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,852 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    130,852 miles
    Test number
    905847803141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail130,850 miles (+7,455)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,850 miles
    Test number
    558126503199
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass123,395 miles (+6,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,395 miles
    Test number
    465302202136
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass117,390 miles (+8,084)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    117,390 miles
    Test number
    785306191013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass109,306 miles (+9,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    109,306 miles
    Test number
    264018490002
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass100,097 miles (+12,892)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,097 miles
    Test number
    124700619178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,205 miles (+12,828)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,205 miles
    Test number
    180963698426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,377 miles (+14,044)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,377 miles
    Test number
    444916407124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,333 miles
    Test number
    694636736101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y871 RWH

Does Y871 RWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y871 RWH expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y871 RWH?
The MOT on Y871 RWH expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y871 RWH done?
Y871 RWH was recorded at 198,576 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 7,262 miles a year.
Has Y871 RWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y871 RWH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y871 RWH 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 Y871 RWH find?
Y871 RWH passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 10 more.

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