BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
YLW 680MOT history
YLW 680 is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 199,754 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 199,754 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,195 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- YLW 680
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 18 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
YLW 680 was last recorded at 199,754 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 199,541 miles · 17 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 213 miles
- Average per year
- 13,195 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 199,754 miles
- 2025 – 183,295 miles
- 2023 – 160,491 miles
- 2022 – 152,547 miles
- 2021 – 141,493 miles
- 2020 – 131,772 miles
- 2019 – 116,375 miles
- 2018 – 104,856 miles
- 2017 – 93,149 miles
- 2016 – 81,622 miles
- 2015 – 58,301 miles
- 2014 – 43,833 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass199,754 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 . (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
15 tests since 29 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,754 miles (+213)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 199,754 miles
- Test number
- 895086470975
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 . (5.2.3 (e))
Fail199,541 miles (+16,246)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,541 miles
- Test number
- 319152720718
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 . (5.2.3 (e))
Pass183,295 miles (+7)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 183,295 miles
- Test number
- 340020817067
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail183,288 miles (+22,797)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,288 miles
- Test number
- 906942335542
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass160,491 miles (+7,944)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 160,491 miles
- Test number
- 779860411656
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,547 miles (+11,054)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 152,547 miles
- Test number
- 722920178352
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass141,493 miles (+9,721)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 141,493 miles
- Test number
- 188503723986
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass131,772 miles (+15,397)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 131,772 miles
- Test number
- 296423321608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,375 miles (+11,519)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 116,375 miles
- Test number
- 435052135114
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Pass104,856 miles (+11,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 104,856 miles
- Test number
- 159912540903
- AdvisorySlight movement in front suspension bushes
Pass93,149 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 93,149 miles
- Test number
- 964178785825
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint main arm (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front track control arm bush slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint main arm (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front track control arm bush slightly worn
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryUndertray and engine covers fitted covering some componenets
Fail93,149 miles (+11,527)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,149 miles
- Test number
- 200625292198
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint main arm (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front track control arm bush slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint main arm (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front track control arm bush slightly worn
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryUndertray and engine covers fitted covering some componenets
Pass81,622 miles (+23,321)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 81,622 miles
- Test number
- 752384380761
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear suspension air bag slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass58,301 miles (+14,468)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 58,301 miles
- Test number
- 977770645194
- NoteEmissions are too clean to test
Pass43,833 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 43,833 miles
- Test number
- 869199344126
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about YLW 680
- What vehicle is registration YLW 680 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show YLW 680 on a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 May 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does YLW 680 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YLW 680 is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on YLW 680?
- The MOT on YLW 680 is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has YLW 680 done?
- YLW 680 was recorded at 199,754 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 13,195 miles a year.
- Has YLW 680 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. YLW 680 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on YLW 680 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 YLW 680 find?
- YLW 680 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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