BMW 520 Y6DBM has 17 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 520 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 1 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 158,211 miles 2 months ago on Monday 29th June 2026 at 11:25.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 21st July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

Y6DBM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST JULY 2027158,211 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Headlights (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED1ST JULY 202521ST JULY 2026153,585 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED1ST JULY 2025153,585 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED8TH JULY 202421ST JULY 2025145,743 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED22ND JUNE 202321ST JULY 2024136,565 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH JULY 202221ST JULY 2023131,541 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement *both Rear Lower Suspension Arm, Inner Leading Bush Worn* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement *both Front Leading Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH JULY 202121ST JULY 2022125,845 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH JULY 202021ST JULY 2021120,074 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Swelling Under Insulation (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Swelling Under Insulation (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH JULY 201921ST JULY 2020114,792 MI
PASSED9TH JULY 201821ST JULY 2019107,363 MI
PASSED12TH JULY 201721ST JULY 2018100,468 MI
PASSED14TH JULY 201621ST JULY 201793,071 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Bald Edges (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Bald Edges (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH JULY 201521ST JULY 201687,644 MI
PASSED22ND JULY 201421ST JULY 201580,897 MI
PASSED2ND JULY 201313TH JULY 201446,323 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED6TH JULY 201213TH JULY 201364,861 MI
PASSED14TH JULY 201113TH JULY 201247,840 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

Y6DBM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 94% | MOT Failure Rate: 6%

Y6DBM MOT Comments

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Y6DBM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 158,211 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,790 miles

Y6DBM FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration Y6DBM was manufactured on Saturday 6th September 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 158,211 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,790 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 1 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means Y6DBM has a 94% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 38 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 0 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does Y6DBM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 14th August 2026 Y6DBM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is Y6DBM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 14th August 2026 Y6DBM does have Tax. Read more

When does Y6DBM Tax expire?

The current Tax for Y6DBM will expire in 7 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does Y6DBM MOT expire?

The current MOT for Y6DBM will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 21st July 2027. Read more

When did Y6DBM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for Y6DBM was on Monday 29th June 2026 at 11:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has Y6DBM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for Y6DBM we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has Y6DBM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for Y6DBM we can see 1 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 94% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is Y6DBM?

Y6DBM is registered as a 2008 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has Y6DBM done?

The odometer reading for Y6DBM at the last MOT in June 2026 was 158,211 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,790 miles per year. Read more

How old is Y6DBM?

The vehicle Y6DBM was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 6th September 2008. Read more

What colour is Y6DBM?

The official colour of Y6DBM is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does Y6DBM have?

Y6DBM has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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