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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

Y8 YGMMOT history

Y8 YGM is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 299,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

Y8 YGM grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
299,139 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
32,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 YGM
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
28 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 YGM was last recorded at 299,139 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
299,129 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
32,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 299,139 miles
  • 2025 – 253,048 miles
  • 2024 – 208,772 miles
  • 2023 – 170,002 miles
  • 2022 – 120,909 miles
  • 2020 – 95,370 miles
  • 2019 – 84,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass299,139 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns /os straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side / off side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass299,139 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    299,139 miles
    Test number
    309937334094
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns /os straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail299,129 miles (+46,081)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,129 miles
    Test number
    665119416212
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns /os straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass253,048 miles (+44,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    253,048 miles
    Test number
    307250482924
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side / off side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side / off side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass208,772 miles (+38,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    208,772 miles
    Test number
    587744045947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side / off side (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass170,002 miles (+49,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    170,002 miles
    Test number
    817124272240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side / near side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side / off side (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,909 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,909 miles
    Test number
    674066325764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,191 miles (+24,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,191 miles
    Test number
    948740104290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  8. Pass95,370 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,370 miles
    Test number
    736165989758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,107 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,107 miles
    Test number
    596545079949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,297 miles
    Test number
    178616531572
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about Y8 YGM

Does Y8 YGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 YGM is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 YGM?
The MOT on Y8 YGM is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 YGM done?
Y8 YGM was recorded at 299,139 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 32,094 miles a year.
Has Y8 YGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 YGM has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 YGM 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 YGM find?
Y8 YGM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns /os straight arm; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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