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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y8 LKYMOT history

Y8 LKY is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 133,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

Y8 LKY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,055 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 LKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 LKY was last recorded at 133,055 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 11,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,509 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,546 miles
Average per year
8,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,055 miles
  • 2025 – 121,509 miles
  • 2024 – 117,464 miles
  • 2023 – 113,863 miles
  • 2022 – 105,710 miles
  • 2021 – 96,965 miles
  • 2020 – 89,127 miles
  • 2019 – 78,826 miles
  • 2018 – 70,645 miles
  • 2017 – 64,765 miles
  • 2016 – 56,662 miles
  • 2015 – 43,536 miles
  • 2014 – 32,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,055 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,055 miles (+11,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,055 miles
    Test number
    311236924603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,509 miles (+4,045)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,509 miles
    Test number
    308081725794
    • MinorOffside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,464 miles (+3,601)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,464 miles
    Test number
    649626232064
    • MinorNearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,863 miles (+8,153)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,863 miles
    Test number
    306986114354
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,710 miles (+8,745)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,710 miles
    Test number
    553208294169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,965 miles (+7,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,965 miles
    Test number
    523220159630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,127 miles (+10,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,127 miles
    Test number
    366901121492
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,826 miles (+8,181)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,826 miles
    Test number
    700618216368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,645 miles (+5,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,645 miles
    Test number
    640889786103
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted

  10. Pass64,765 miles (+8,103)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    158134322676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,662 miles (+13,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    625787638268
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on very outer edges

  12. Pass43,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,536 miles
    Test number
    769950605124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail43,536 miles (+10,953)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,536 miles
    Test number
    685639995051
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass32,583 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,583 miles
    Test number
    238897374094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y8 LKY

Does Y8 LKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 LKY is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 LKY?
The MOT on Y8 LKY is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 LKY done?
Y8 LKY was recorded at 133,055 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 8,375 miles a year.
Has Y8 LKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 LKY has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on Y8 LKY 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 LKY find?
Y8 LKY passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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