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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

Y15 BJSMOT history

Y15 BJS is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 10 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2025
Mileage
138,237 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 BJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 BJS was last recorded at 138,237 miles on 13 Apr 2024, 3,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2008: 4,781 miles, lower than 41,336 miles on 29 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,132 miles · 16 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
3,105 miles
Average per year
5,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,237 miles
  • 2019 – 135,132 miles
  • 2018 – 126,990 miles
  • 2017 – 120,189 miles
  • 2016 – 109,475 miles
  • 2015 – 102,027 miles
  • 2014 – 93,861 miles
  • 2013 – 87,268 miles
  • 2012 – 76,467 miles
  • 2011 – 66,618 miles
  • 2010 – 62,035 miles
  • 2009 – 55,251 miles
  • 2008 – 4,781 miles
  • 2007 – 41,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,237 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,237 miles (+3,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,237 miles
    Test number
    766881407566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,132 miles (+8,142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,132 miles
    Test number
    311884674479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  3. Pass126,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,990 miles
    Test number
    983258078547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,990 miles (+6,801)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,990 miles
    Test number
    730318313030
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  5. Pass120,189 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    120,189 miles
    Test number
    384680236587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail120,143 miles (+10,668)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,143 miles
    Test number
    397244210064
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass109,475 miles (+7,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,475 miles
    Test number
    220402216269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass102,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,027 miles
    Test number
    819944225219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,027 miles (+8,166)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,027 miles
    Test number
    915954625255
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass93,861 miles (+6,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,861 miles
    Test number
    817299214214
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass87,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    675572433226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail87,268 miles (+10,801)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    797891733257
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail76,467 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,467 miles
    Test number
    305809802465
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass76,467 miles (+9,849)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,467 miles
    Test number
    688619502270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,618 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    359189281156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,035 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    241047210252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,001 miles (+6,750)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    932256510269
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,251 miles (+50,470)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,251 miles
    Test number
    870708239297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,781 miles (-36,555)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    4,781 miles
    Test number
    424966528253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,336 miles
    Test number
    740301247200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 BJS

Does Y15 BJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y15 BJS expired on 12 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y15 BJS?
The MOT on Y15 BJS expired on 12 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y15 BJS done?
Y15 BJS was recorded at 138,237 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2024, an average of 5,829 miles a year.
Has Y15 BJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 BJS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on Y15 BJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y15 BJS find?
Y15 BJS passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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