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BMW 530

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

D6 RYJMOT history

D6 RYJ is a white diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 187,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
187,353 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D6 RYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

D6 RYJ was last recorded at 187,353 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 1,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,052 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,301 miles
Average per year
7,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,353 miles
  • 2023 – 186,052 miles
  • 2022 – 183,957 miles
  • 2021 – 181,049 miles
  • 2020 – 176,840 miles
  • 2019 – 168,779 miles
  • 2018 – 164,514 miles
  • 2017 – 157,255 miles
  • 2016 – 150,497 miles
  • 2015 – 142,881 miles
  • 2014 – 134,008 miles
  • 2013 – 123,785 miles
  • 2012 – 111,333 miles
  • 2011 – 96,937 miles
  • 2010 – 86,783 miles
  • 2009 – 76,594 miles
  • 2008 – 62,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,353 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,353 miles (+1,301)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,353 miles
    Test number
    820568472189
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass186,052 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    186,052 miles
    Test number
    103234864025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,957 miles (+2,908)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    183,957 miles
    Test number
    952594746227
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass181,049 miles (+4,209)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    181,049 miles
    Test number
    629176021442
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,840 miles (+8,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    176,840 miles
    Test number
    290424022920
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass168,779 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    168,779 miles
    Test number
    356755168587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    164,514 miles
    Test number
    996259934211
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

  8. Fail164,513 miles (+7,258)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,513 miles
    Test number
    929644734057
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

  9. Pass157,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    157,255 miles
    Test number
    682889465963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,255 miles (+6,758)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,255 miles
    Test number
    462791180149
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  11. Pass150,497 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    150,497 miles
    Test number
    997803755601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,881 miles (+8,873)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    142,881 miles
    Test number
    249670165406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    134,008 miles
    Test number
    126857554108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail134,008 miles (+10,223)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,008 miles
    Test number
    807636654166
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass123,785 miles (+12,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,785 miles
    Test number
    247729053186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass111,333 miles (+53)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,333 miles
    Test number
    695219442183
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brakes showing distortion
    • NoteO/s/f tyre fearthering edges/close to wear marks
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  17. Fail111,280 miles (+14,343)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,280 miles
    Test number
    467917542128
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brakes showing distortion
    • NoteO/s/f tyre fearthering edges/close to wear marks
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  18. Pass96,937 miles (+10,154)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    96,937 miles
    Test number
    968010861146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,783 miles (+10,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,783 miles
    Test number
    563537240171
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass76,594 miles (+13,844)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,594 miles
    Test number
    720614459190
    • NoteN/s/r rim damaged
    • NoteO/s/f tyre damaged

  21. Pass62,750 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,750 miles
    Test number
    853149348126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,744 miles (+654)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,744 miles
    Test number
    322858948124
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyre side walls cut (not to the cords)

  23. Pass62,090 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,090 miles
    Test number
    171349408162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEmissions too low to register on gas test

Questions about D6 RYJ

Does D6 RYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on D6 RYJ expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on D6 RYJ?
The MOT on D6 RYJ expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has D6 RYJ done?
D6 RYJ was recorded at 187,353 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 7,530 miles a year.
Has D6 RYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D6 RYJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on D6 RYJ 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 D6 RYJ find?
D6 RYJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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