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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

Y8 AYLMOT history

Y8 AYL is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 152,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

Y8 AYL grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
152,125 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
15,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 AYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
25 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 AYL was last recorded at 152,125 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 17,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,867 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
17,258 miles
Average per year
15,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,125 miles
  • 2024 – 134,867 miles
  • 2023 – 114,406 miles
  • 2022 – 96,676 miles
  • 2021 – 90,495 miles
  • 2020 – 77,379 miles
  • 2019 – 53,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,125 miles
  • AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,125 miles (+17,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    152,125 miles
    Test number
    278862406175
    • AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED

  2. Pass134,867 miles (+20,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,867 miles
    Test number
    529246364711
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,406 miles (+17,730)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,406 miles
    Test number
    121555071128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,676 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,676 miles
    Test number
    461621943435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,459 miles (+5,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,459 miles
    Test number
    413592125356
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass90,495 miles (+13,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,495 miles
    Test number
    428486573472
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass77,379 miles (+23,967)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    967947758543
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,412 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,412 miles
    Test number
    909351724196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn thin

Questions about Y8 AYL

Does Y8 AYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 AYL is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 AYL?
The MOT on Y8 AYL is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 AYL done?
Y8 AYL was recorded at 152,125 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 15,017 miles a year.
Has Y8 AYL ever failed its MOT?
No. Y8 AYL has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y8 AYL 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 Y8 AYL find?
Y8 AYL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: under covers fitted.

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