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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y8 TKNMOT history

Y8 TKN is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 173,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

Y8 TKN black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,105 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 TKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 TKN was last recorded at 173,105 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 15,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
158,017 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
15,088 miles
Average per year
11,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,105 miles
  • 2024 – 158,017 miles
  • 2023 – 120,235 miles
  • 2022 – 115,389 miles
  • 2021 – 108,210 miles
  • 2020 – 103,786 miles
  • 2019 – 99,864 miles
  • 2018 – 97,230 miles
  • 2017 – 94,602 miles
  • 2016 – 76,077 miles
  • 2015 – 62,794 miles
  • 2014 – 46,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,105 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,105 miles
    Test number
    389265109519
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail173,105 miles (+15,088)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,105 miles
    Test number
    800921989381
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass158,017 miles (+37,782)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,017 miles
    Test number
    680600288723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass120,235 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,235 miles
    Test number
    741219601267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,389 miles (+7,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,389 miles
    Test number
    432261683733
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass108,210 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,210 miles
    Test number
    503096968389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,786 miles (+3,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,786 miles
    Test number
    399674841942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass99,864 miles (+2,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,864 miles
    Test number
    847696023278
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass97,230 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,230 miles
    Test number
    621201479640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,602 miles (+18,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    569179346552
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass76,077 miles (+13,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,077 miles
    Test number
    351493973187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door weather strip worn
  12. Pass62,794 miles (+15,948)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,794 miles
    Test number
    442349503831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    869417484269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 TKN

Does Y8 TKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 TKN is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 TKN?
The MOT on Y8 TKN is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 TKN done?
Y8 TKN was recorded at 173,105 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 11,390 miles a year.
Has Y8 TKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 TKN has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 TKN 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 TKN find?
Y8 TKN passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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