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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y9 DKKMOT history

Y9 DKK is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 27,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

Y9 DKK blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
27,934 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 DKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 DKK was last recorded at 27,934 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,933 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,934 miles
  • 2024 – 27,648 miles
  • 2023 – 27,311 miles
  • 2022 – 27,028 miles
  • 2021 – 26,839 miles
  • 2020 – 26,677 miles
  • 2019 – 26,425 miles
  • 2018 – 24,918 miles
  • 2017 – 23,892 miles
  • 2016 – 22,761 miles
  • 2015 – 20,805 miles
  • 2014 – 18,354 miles
  • 2013 – 16,827 miles
  • 2012 – 14,718 miles
  • 2010 – 13,165 miles
  • 2009 – 12,214 miles
  • 2008 – 11,295 miles
  • 2007 – 9,485 miles
  • 2006 – 7,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,934 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,934 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    27,934 miles
    Test number
    403198580459
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail27,933 miles (+285)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,933 miles
    Test number
    749802315577
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass27,648 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    27,648 miles
    Test number
    710652797516
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail27,645 miles (+334)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,645 miles
    Test number
    984943140125
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass27,311 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    27,311 miles
    Test number
    635098395655
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass27,028 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    27,028 miles
    Test number
    882254158915
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass26,839 miles (+162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    26,839 miles
    Test number
    623772734669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass26,677 miles (+252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    26,677 miles
    Test number
    540999520030
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel flap lock faulty.
  9. Pass26,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,425 miles
    Test number
    775372960127
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail26,425 miles (+1,507)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,425 miles
    Test number
    950730571094
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass24,918 miles (+1,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,918 miles
    Test number
    379161544507
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass23,892 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,892 miles
    Test number
    740666041224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,761 miles (+1,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,761 miles
    Test number
    487991126029
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre on 3mm
  14. Pass20,805 miles (+2,451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,805 miles
    Test number
    178289515475
    • NoteSlight delamination on rear number plate.
  15. Pass18,354 miles (+1,527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,354 miles
    Test number
    988246614093
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  16. Pass16,827 miles (+2,109)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    16,827 miles
    Test number
    885927713077
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs slight lip
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish outer wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish outer wall
  17. Pass14,718 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    14,718 miles
    Test number
    197139912062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,165 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,165 miles
    Test number
    371134650408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,214 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    12,214 miles
    Test number
    900628109296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,295 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,295 miles
    Test number
    944950118296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,485 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    9,485 miles
    Test number
    204687597178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    7,823 miles
    Test number
    593248396155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 DKK

Does Y9 DKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 DKK is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y9 DKK?
The MOT on Y9 DKK 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 Y9 DKK done?
Y9 DKK was recorded at 27,934 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,041 miles a year.
Has Y9 DKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 DKK has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y9 DKK 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 Y9 DKK find?
Y9 DKK passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer; oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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