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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

Y13 MBCMOT history

Y13 MBC is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

Y13 MBC black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,558 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 MBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y13 MBC was last recorded at 84,558 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 11,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,060 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,498 miles
Average per year
4,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,558 miles
  • 2025 – 73,060 miles
  • 2024 – 60,977 miles
  • 2023 – 56,182 miles
  • 2022 – 50,457 miles
  • 2021 – 48,210 miles
  • 2020 – 46,334 miles
  • 2019 – 40,927 miles
  • 2017 – 36,590 miles
  • 2016 – 33,780 miles
  • 2015 – 31,434 miles
  • 2014 – 29,228 miles
  • 2013 – 26,894 miles
  • 2012 – 24,298 miles
  • 2011 – 21,342 miles
  • 2010 – 17,993 miles
  • 2009 – 14,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,558 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

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 washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,558 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,558 miles
    Test number
    993657655867
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

  2. Fail84,555 miles (+11,495)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,555 miles
    Test number
    164223799933
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

  3. Pass73,060 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,060 miles
    Test number
    741138744076
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail73,060 miles (+12,083)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,060 miles
    Test number
    840398629966
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass60,977 miles (+4,795)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,977 miles
    Test number
    158674333428
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split,not showing in running position (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear,needs renewal soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass56,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,182 miles
    Test number
    927251697488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,182 miles (+5,725)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,182 miles
    Test number
    472837467437
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass50,457 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,457 miles
    Test number
    255143037006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,210 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    246447259593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,334 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,334 miles
    Test number
    724146768870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,927 miles (+4,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,927 miles
    Test number
    648526664052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass36,590 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,590 miles
    Test number
    688796039176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,780 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,780 miles
    Test number
    747551402197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,434 miles (+2,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,434 miles
    Test number
    327730685337
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Pass29,228 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,228 miles
    Test number
    469272024442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,894 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,894 miles
    Test number
    355885423375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,298 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,298 miles
    Test number
    256060422339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,342 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,342 miles
    Test number
    269558511370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,993 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    17,993 miles
    Test number
    543848120368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,182 miles
    Test number
    141230329339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y13 MBC

Does Y13 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y13 MBC is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y13 MBC?
The MOT on Y13 MBC is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y13 MBC done?
Y13 MBC was recorded at 84,558 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,349 miles a year.
Has Y13 MBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 MBC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y13 MBC 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 Y13 MBC find?
Y13 MBC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm, and 4 more.

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