BMW 520
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y874 BECMOT history
Y874 BEC is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,569 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 85,569 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,324 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y874 BEC
- 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
- 23 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y874 BEC was last recorded at 85,569 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,037 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,532 miles
- Average per year
- 2,324 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,569 miles
- 2025 – 81,037 miles
- 2024 – 78,035 miles
- 2023 – 78,034 miles
- 2022 – 70,328 miles
- 2021 – 68,643 miles
- 2019 – 65,801 miles
- 2018 – 64,771 miles
- 2017 – 63,360 miles
- 2016 – 61,972 miles
- 2015 – 60,233 miles
- 2014 – 58,312 miles
- 2013 – 55,785 miles
- 2012 – 53,614 miles
- 2011 – 51,185 miles
- 2010 – 49,098 miles
- 2009 – 47,211 miles
- 2008 – 44,717 miles
- 2007 – 42,115 miles
- 2006 – 39,563 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,569 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,569 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 85,569 miles
- Test number
- 735430764830
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,569 miles (+4,532)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,569 miles
- Test number
- 905007703234
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,037 miles (+3,002)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 81,037 miles
- Test number
- 160016832128
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill by jacking point
Pass78,035 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 78,035 miles
- Test number
- 834507090947
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisey
Fail78,034 miles7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,034 miles
- Test number
- 785201265716
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail78,034 miles (+7,706)8 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,034 miles
- Test number
- 238005932981
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
Pass70,328 miles (+119)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 70,328 miles
- Test number
- 178167977058
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail70,209 miles (+1,566)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,209 miles
- Test number
- 301129340137
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass68,643 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 68,643 miles
- Test number
- 278157000747
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail68,633 miles (+886)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,633 miles
- Test number
- 668523940959
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass67,747 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 67,747 miles
- Test number
- 315117293680
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail67,747 miles (+1,946)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,747 miles
- Test number
- 385329336284
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass65,801 miles (+1,030)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 65,801 miles
- Test number
- 853404751856
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass64,771 miles (+1,411)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 64,771 miles
- Test number
- 502805110895
- AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing
Pass63,360 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 63,360 miles
- Test number
- 584687002167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,359 miles (+1,387)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,359 miles
- Test number
- 907493591762
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Pass61,972 miles (+1,739)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 61,972 miles
- Test number
- 354073626112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,233 miles (+1,921)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 60,233 miles
- Test number
- 907109765121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,312 miles (+2,527)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 58,312 miles
- Test number
- 265854964146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,785 miles (+2,171)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 55,785 miles
- Test number
- 235954163192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight oil leak from the engine dripping on the exhaust
Pass53,614 miles (+2,429)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 53,614 miles
- Test number
- 877238572184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteAll tyre treads are splitting on the edge of treads
Pass51,185 miles (+2,087)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 51,185 miles
- Test number
- 638040581166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,098 miles (+1,887)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 49,098 miles
- Test number
- 272180380139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,211 miles (+2,494)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 47,211 miles
- Test number
- 961967179117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,717 miles (+2,602)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 44,717 miles
- Test number
- 432477978175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,115 miles (+2,552)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 42,115 miles
- Test number
- 680457977191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,563 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 39,563 miles
- Test number
- 173489476191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y874 BEC
- Does Y874 BEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y874 BEC is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y874 BEC?
- The MOT on Y874 BEC is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y874 BEC done?
- Y874 BEC was recorded at 85,569 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,324 miles a year.
- Has Y874 BEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y874 BEC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y874 BEC 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 Y874 BEC find?
- Y874 BEC passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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