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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

YMA 422MOT history

YMA 422 is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 216,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

YMA 422 grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
216,777 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YMA 422
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YMA 422 was last recorded at 216,777 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 25,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
191,483 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
25,294 miles
Average per year
11,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 216,777 miles
  • 2024 – 191,483 miles
  • 2023 – 176,750 miles
  • 2022 – 164,856 miles
  • 2021 – 149,610 miles
  • 2020 – 131,677 miles
  • 2019 – 112,811 miles
  • 2018 – 110,572 miles
  • 2017 – 104,896 miles
  • 2016 – 98,649 miles
  • 2015 – 93,233 miles
  • 2014 – 87,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,777 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under trays + engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,777 miles (+25,294)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    216,777 miles
    Test number
    969279208712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass191,483 miles (+14,733)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    191,483 miles
    Test number
    114236720659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,750 miles (+11,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    176,750 miles
    Test number
    539064295869
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearside on limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass164,856 miles (+15,246)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,856 miles
    Test number
    666427416370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,610 miles (+17,933)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,610 miles
    Test number
    539085756352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,677 miles (+18,866)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,677 miles
    Test number
    242139494433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,811 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,811 miles
    Test number
    229904057206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,572 miles (+5,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,572 miles
    Test number
    736683315925
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides ---- border line (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays + engine covers fitted
  9. Pass104,896 miles (+6,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,896 miles
    Test number
    324900779434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs worn --- pads ok (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass98,649 miles (+5,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,649 miles
    Test number
    145006599225
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays + engine covers fitted
  11. Pass93,233 miles (+5,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,233 miles
    Test number
    981345584650
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear --- worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine trays and under covers fitted
  12. Pass87,998 miles (+5,303)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,998 miles
    Test number
    198551874237
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass82,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    357697324055
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail82,695 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    627837424089
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about YMA 422

What vehicle is registration YMA 422 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YMA 422 on a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jan 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 YMA 422 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YMA 422 is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on YMA 422?
The MOT on YMA 422 is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YMA 422 done?
YMA 422 was recorded at 216,777 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 11,394 miles a year.
Has YMA 422 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YMA 422 has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on YMA 422 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 YMA 422 find?
YMA 422 passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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