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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y874 OGSMOT history

Y874 OGS is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2023.

Y874 OGS blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2024
Mileage
141,953 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y874 OGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y874 OGS was last recorded at 141,953 miles on 27 Oct 2023, 2,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,157 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,796 miles
Average per year
4,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,953 miles
  • 2022 – 139,157 miles
  • 2021 – 135,504 miles
  • 2020 – 130,982 miles
  • 2019 – 128,036 miles
  • 2018 – 125,723 miles
  • 2017 – 118,687 miles
  • 2016 – 111,794 miles
  • 2015 – 105,847 miles
  • 2014 – 99,546 miles
  • 2013 – 93,478 miles
  • 2012 – 89,399 miles
  • 2011 – 86,515 miles
  • 2010 – 83,771 miles
  • 2009 – 79,734 miles
  • 2008 – 73,360 miles
  • 2007 – 68,617 miles
  • 2006 – 64,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,953 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,953 miles (+2,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,953 miles
    Test number
    376289221848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,157 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,157 miles
    Test number
    214129194225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,504 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,504 miles
    Test number
    818931376691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,982 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,982 miles
    Test number
    162211275407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,036 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,036 miles
    Test number
    769027175938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,723 miles
    Test number
    505983702636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail125,723 miles (+7,036)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,723 miles
    Test number
    523927406244
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end drop arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear discs in poor condition

  8. Pass118,687 miles (+3)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,687 miles
    Test number
    547893055062
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door intermitently doesnt open from the outside
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail118,684 miles (+6,890)7 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,684 miles
    Test number
    474921899588
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door intermitently doesnt open from the outside
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass111,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,794 miles
    Test number
    118218244201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,794 miles (+5,947)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,794 miles
    Test number
    116921628831
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Fail105,847 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    276585615157
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a screw in the inner sidewall

  13. Pass105,847 miles (+6,301)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    426335115165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a screw in the inner sidewall

  14. Pass99,546 miles (+6,068)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,546 miles
    Test number
    988374314148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass93,478 miles (+4,079)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    135480713150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass89,399 miles (+2,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,399 miles
    Test number
    279859212139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass86,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,515 miles
    Test number
    535915201199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail86,515 miles (+2,744)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,515 miles
    Test number
    605335701112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass83,771 miles (+4,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,771 miles
    Test number
    934000720182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass79,734 miles (+6,374)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,734 miles
    Test number
    661134619160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

  21. Pass73,360 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    822901728137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,617 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,617 miles
    Test number
    812158827181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,763 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    472027716167
    • NoteBoth rear tyres very close to limit of wear
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer edge very close to limit of wear

Questions about Y874 OGS

Does Y874 OGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y874 OGS expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y874 OGS?
The MOT on Y874 OGS expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y874 OGS done?
Y874 OGS was recorded at 141,953 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2023, an average of 4,411 miles a year.
Has Y874 OGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y874 OGS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on Y874 OGS 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 OGS find?
Y874 OGS passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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