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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y9 FAEMOT history

Y9 FAE is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
153,688 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 FAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 FAE was last recorded at 153,688 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,132 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,556 miles
Average per year
6,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,688 miles
  • 2025 – 149,132 miles
  • 2024 – 146,172 miles
  • 2023 – 140,807 miles
  • 2022 – 136,393 miles
  • 2021 – 131,542 miles
  • 2020 – 129,248 miles
  • 2019 – 121,299 miles
  • 2018 – 119,160 miles
  • 2017 – 114,712 miles
  • 2016 – 102,597 miles
  • 2014 – 88,623 miles
  • 2013 – 74,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,688 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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.

  • Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,688 miles (+4,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    153,688 miles
    Test number
    621342051114
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass149,132 miles (+2,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,132 miles
    Test number
    960557275947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,172 miles (+5,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,172 miles
    Test number
    649788931548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  4. Pass140,807 miles (+4,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,807 miles
    Test number
    870637607888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  5. Pass136,393 miles (+4,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,393 miles
    Test number
    570630054372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  6. Pass131,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,542 miles
    Test number
    635991713394
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror slightly damaged

  7. Fail131,542 miles (+2,294)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,542 miles
    Test number
    154493721334
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror slightly damaged

  8. Pass129,248 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,248 miles
    Test number
    565004154811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,299 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,299 miles
    Test number
    610375896607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,160 miles (+219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,160 miles
    Test number
    723725555612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail118,941 miles (+4,229)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,941 miles
    Test number
    177366217024
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass114,712 miles (+12,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,712 miles
    Test number
    873602126324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass102,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,597 miles
    Test number
    501590873141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,597 miles (+13,974)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,597 miles
    Test number
    233039683751
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass88,623 miles (+14,100)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,623 miles
    Test number
    419227284274
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass74,523 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,523 miles
    Test number
    158508743243
    • Note225/55/17 R/F
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteBoth front inner brake pads look low through wheels
    • NoteBoth front wipers starting to smear screen
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to just under 3mm

Questions about Y9 FAE

Does Y9 FAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 FAE is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 FAE?
The MOT on Y9 FAE is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 FAE done?
Y9 FAE was recorded at 153,688 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,408 miles a year.
Has Y9 FAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 FAE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y9 FAE 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 FAE find?
Y9 FAE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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