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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y8 UADMOT history

Y8 UAD is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 217,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
217,050 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 UAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 UAD was last recorded at 217,050 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,234 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,816 miles
Average per year
15,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,050 miles
  • 2025 – 213,234 miles
  • 2024 – 208,885 miles
  • 2023 – 204,130 miles
  • 2022 – 181,256 miles
  • 2021 – 157,056 miles
  • 2020 – 141,655 miles
  • 2019 – 122,596 miles
  • 2018 – 98,244 miles
  • 2017 – 86,941 miles
  • 2016 – 61,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,050 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,050 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    217,050 miles
    Test number
    847274927130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass213,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    213,234 miles
    Test number
    153987180758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail213,234 miles (+4,349)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,234 miles
    Test number
    216662714267
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass208,885 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    208,885 miles
    Test number
    246625580448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    204,130 miles
    Test number
    683724144924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail204,130 miles (+22,874)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,130 miles
    Test number
    986913580681
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass181,256 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    181,256 miles
    Test number
    837294576773
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  8. Fail181,243 miles (+24,187)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,243 miles
    Test number
    988747157365
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  9. Pass157,056 miles (+15,401)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,056 miles
    Test number
    171585425239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,655 miles (+19,059)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,655 miles
    Test number
    535331889061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,596 miles (+24,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,596 miles
    Test number
    969472003325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass98,244 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    383467092169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,243 miles (+11,302)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    835908630006
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass86,941 miles (+25,395)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,941 miles
    Test number
    321890210691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass61,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,546 miles
    Test number
    424489427457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Fail61,546 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,546 miles
    Test number
    309021224584
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y8 UAD

Does Y8 UAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 UAD is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 UAD?
The MOT on Y8 UAD is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 UAD done?
Y8 UAD was recorded at 217,050 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 15,995 miles a year.
Has Y8 UAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 UAD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 UAD 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 UAD find?
Y8 UAD passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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