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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y9 GHMMOT history

Y9 GHM is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 159,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

Y9 GHM white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
159,440 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 GHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 GHM was last recorded at 159,440 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,211 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,229 miles
Average per year
9,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,440 miles
  • 2025 – 155,211 miles
  • 2024 – 149,062 miles
  • 2023 – 142,511 miles
  • 2021 – 133,492 miles
  • 2019 – 102,008 miles
  • 2018 – 83,561 miles
  • 2017 – 71,277 miles
  • 2016 – 65,767 miles
  • 2015 – 61,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,440 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,440 miles (+4,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,440 miles
    Test number
    429424158500
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass155,211 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    155,211 miles
    Test number
    279026831226
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail155,167 miles (+6,105)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,167 miles
    Test number
    194143052438
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,062 miles (+6,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,062 miles
    Test number
    285035530979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass142,511 miles (+9,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,511 miles
    Test number
    719314364682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass133,492 miles (+31,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,492 miles
    Test number
    944752649921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,008 miles (+18,447)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    594876760233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,561 miles (+12,284)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,561 miles
    Test number
    955767108132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,277 miles (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,277 miles
    Test number
    587147679574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,767 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,767 miles
    Test number
    906675663622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    428693405230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 GHM

Does Y9 GHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 GHM is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 GHM?
The MOT on Y9 GHM is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 GHM done?
Y9 GHM was recorded at 159,440 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 9,306 miles a year.
Has Y9 GHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 GHM has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y9 GHM 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 GHM find?
Y9 GHM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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