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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

530 DYTMOT history

530 DYT is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 12 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

530 DYT blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,158 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
530 DYT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

530 DYT was last recorded at 116,158 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,779 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
379 miles
Average per year
3,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,158 miles
  • 2025 – 115,779 miles
  • 2024 – 114,348 miles
  • 2023 – 111,733 miles
  • 2022 – 109,813 miles
  • 2021 – 109,023 miles
  • 2020 – 107,288 miles
  • 2019 – 105,834 miles
  • 2018 – 100,494 miles
  • 2017 – 96,386 miles
  • 2016 – 91,895 miles
  • 2015 – 87,269 miles
  • 2014 – 84,437 miles
  • 2013 – 77,798 miles
  • 2012 – 75,415 miles
  • 2011 – 73,009 miles
  • 2010 – 71,272 miles
  • 2009 – 67,651 miles
  • 2008 – 60,867 miles
  • 2007 – 55,182 miles
  • 2006 – 48,842 miles
  • 2005 – 43,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,158 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,158 miles (+379)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,158 miles
    Test number
    624533133060
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass115,779 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,779 miles
    Test number
    923338624857
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail115,766 miles (+1,418)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    896113193142
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass114,348 miles (+151)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,348 miles
    Test number
    184152991758
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,197 miles (+2,464)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,197 miles
    Test number
    201696194332
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass111,733 miles (+1,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    136642433442
    • 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))

  7. Pass109,813 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,813 miles
    Test number
    894883095051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Pass109,023 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,023 miles
    Test number
    881125421079
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16 per cent (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,929 miles (+1,641)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,929 miles
    Test number
    138031265966
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16 per cent (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,288 miles (+1,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,288 miles
    Test number
    527460024943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass105,834 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,834 miles
    Test number
    400230400812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,767 miles (+5,273)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    463976249503
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass100,494 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,494 miles
    Test number
    615988176883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,445 miles (+4,059)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,445 miles
    Test number
    648829968569
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass96,386 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,386 miles
    Test number
    557685201955
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  16. Fail96,331 miles (+4,436)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,331 miles
    Test number
    750727753832
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  17. Pass91,895 miles (+4,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,895 miles
    Test number
    213162914409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass87,269 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    674775800439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,437 miles (+6,639)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    597944384298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,798 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    459315883237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass75,415 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    387988192207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,009 miles (+1,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    385269171291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass71,272 miles (+3,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    492491090275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass67,651 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,651 miles
    Test number
    803671189236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,867 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    894837678233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,182 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,182 miles
    Test number
    633006977263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,842 miles (+4,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    384586976295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass43,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    43,931 miles
    Test number
    443655105463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 530 DYT

What vehicle is registration 530 DYT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 530 DYT on a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 12 Jun 2002. 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 530 DYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 530 DYT is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 530 DYT?
The MOT on 530 DYT is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 530 DYT done?
530 DYT was recorded at 116,158 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,445 miles a year.
Has 530 DYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 530 DYT has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 530 DYT 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 530 DYT find?
530 DYT passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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