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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

T21 BYYMOT history

T21 BYY is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2026
Mileage
174,029 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 BYY was last recorded at 174,029 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 9,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,226 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
9,803 miles
Average per year
6,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,029 miles
  • 2023 – 164,226 miles
  • 2022 – 157,103 miles
  • 2021 – 152,321 miles
  • 2020 – 150,042 miles
  • 2019 – 145,623 miles
  • 2018 – 143,199 miles
  • 2017 – 141,926 miles
  • 2016 – 132,325 miles
  • 2015 – 124,065 miles
  • 2014 – 115,112 miles
  • 2013 – 105,512 miles
  • 2012 – 96,556 miles
  • 2011 – 94,573 miles
  • 2010 – 88,157 miles
  • 2009 – 74,831 miles
  • 2008 – 60,071 miles
  • 2006 – 50,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,029 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear chalked (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,029 miles (+9,803)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    174,029 miles
    Test number
    189529484026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,226 miles (+7,123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,226 miles
    Test number
    781673527808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,103 miles (+4,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,103 miles
    Test number
    376351091887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,321 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,321 miles
    Test number
    332865898462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,042 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,042 miles
    Test number
    101583018047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,623 miles (+2,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,623 miles
    Test number
    707062773582
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to Offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle along floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass143,199 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,199 miles
    Test number
    900964582540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail143,196 miles (+1,270)1 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,196 miles
    Test number
    626211062213
    • DangerousNearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass141,926 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    141,926 miles
    Test number
    904508084303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear chalked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail141,920 miles (+9,595)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,920 miles
    Test number
    400207486878
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm chalked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ft chalked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear,chalked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear chalked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass132,325 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,325 miles
    Test number
    549591704022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slightly binding

  12. Fail132,325 miles (+8,260)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,325 miles
    Test number
    389609122884
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slightly binding

  13. Pass124,065 miles (+8,953)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,065 miles
    Test number
    878678165161
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass115,112 miles (+9,600)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,112 miles
    Test number
    957937464101
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass105,512 miles (+83)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,512 miles
    Test number
    229409763420
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsr tyre wall cut

  16. Fail105,429 miles (+8,873)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,429 miles
    Test number
    676495763193
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsr tyre wall cut

  17. Pass96,556 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    726058182117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Fail96,556 miles (+1,983)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    777987582112
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass94,573 miles (+6,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,573 miles
    Test number
    158477101208
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass88,157 miles (+13,326)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,157 miles
    Test number
    930667400230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,831 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,831 miles
    Test number
    202248419194
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail74,831 miles (+14,760)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,831 miles
    Test number
    613858219139
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass60,071 miles (+9,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,071 miles
    Test number
    521262208053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass50,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,583 miles
    Test number
    423286546428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 BYY

Does T21 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 BYY expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 BYY?
The MOT on T21 BYY expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 BYY done?
T21 BYY was recorded at 174,029 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 6,830 miles a year.
Has T21 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 BYY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T21 BYY 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 T21 BYY find?
T21 BYY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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