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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

Y8 XBYMOT history

Y8 XBY is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 196,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

Y8 XBY grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
196,150 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
17,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 XBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
3 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 XBY was last recorded at 196,150 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 17,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,751 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
17,399 miles
Average per year
17,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,150 miles
  • 2025 – 178,751 miles
  • 2024 – 161,595 miles
  • 2023 – 146,112 miles
  • 2022 – 132,399 miles
  • 2021 – 114,422 miles
  • 2020 – 97,802 miles
  • 2019 – 77,085 miles
  • 2018 – 56,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,150 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,150 miles (+17,399)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    196,150 miles
    Test number
    724080544192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,751 miles (+17,156)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    178,751 miles
    Test number
    244332810403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,595 miles (+15,483)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,595 miles
    Test number
    177299958461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,112 miles (+13,713)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,112 miles
    Test number
    839709033781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,399 miles (+17,977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,399 miles
    Test number
    819812533372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,422 miles (+16,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,422 miles
    Test number
    891067765872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel has slight buckle
  7. Pass97,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    395403761129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,802 miles (+20,717)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    326985792340
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass77,085 miles (+20,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,085 miles
    Test number
    612124739377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  10. Pass56,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    516842279947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 XBY

Does Y8 XBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 XBY is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 XBY?
The MOT on Y8 XBY is valid until 2 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 XBY done?
Y8 XBY was recorded at 196,150 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 17,439 miles a year.
Has Y8 XBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 XBY has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on Y8 XBY 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 XBY find?
Y8 XBY passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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