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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

Y15 MRMMOT history

Y15 MRM is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
172,720 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 MRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 MRM was last recorded at 172,720 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,399 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,321 miles
Average per year
6,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,720 miles
  • 2025 – 171,399 miles
  • 2024 – 169,885 miles
  • 2023 – 166,846 miles
  • 2022 – 164,985 miles
  • 2021 – 164,273 miles
  • 2020 – 163,641 miles
  • 2019 – 158,682 miles
  • 2018 – 153,049 miles
  • 2017 – 146,984 miles
  • 2016 – 141,187 miles
  • 2015 – 137,892 miles
  • 2014 – 133,382 miles
  • 2013 – 126,995 miles
  • 2012 – 120,399 miles
  • 2011 – 109,310 miles
  • 2009 – 92,081 miles
  • 2008 – 84,471 miles
  • 2007 – 66,519 miles
  • 2006 – 58,547 miles
  • 2005 – 40,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,720 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,720 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    172,720 miles
    Test number
    313289173274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,399 miles (+1,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,399 miles
    Test number
    519438453756
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,885 miles (+3,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,885 miles
    Test number
    840156110592
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass166,846 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    166,846 miles
    Test number
    188884706976
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail166,838 miles (+1,853)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,838 miles
    Test number
    856937741882
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,985 miles (+712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,985 miles
    Test number
    865479393002
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass164,273 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,273 miles
    Test number
    860098801385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,641 miles (+4,959)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    163,641 miles
    Test number
    292597858199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills and rear subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass158,682 miles (+5,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    158,682 miles
    Test number
    525656639375
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass153,049 miles (+6,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    153,049 miles
    Test number
    725613363981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass146,984 miles (+5,797)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    146,984 miles
    Test number
    736042195933
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyre's Worn On Inner Edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass141,187 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    141,187 miles
    Test number
    477068002888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,892 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    137,892 miles
    Test number
    917357325079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,382 miles (+6,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,382 miles
    Test number
    606587534057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass126,995 miles (+6,596)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    126,995 miles
    Test number
    637804523057
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust Heat Sheild Loose At Rear
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Slight Corrosion To Inboard Sides.
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre Slight Wear To Inner Edge

  16. Fail120,399 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,399 miles
    Test number
    685854422086
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass120,399 miles (+11,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,399 miles
    Test number
    905154122067
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass109,310 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    109,310 miles
    Test number
    167977021026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,292 miles (+17,211)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,292 miles
    Test number
    775486021084
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass92,081 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    92,081 miles
    Test number
    700059589111
    • NoteFan belts starting to crack
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges

  21. Fail92,060 miles (+7,589)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,060 miles
    Test number
    571099589124
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFan belts starting to crack
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges

  22. Pass84,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,471 miles
    Test number
    824527708276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,471 miles (+17,952)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,471 miles
    Test number
    351917908470
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass66,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,519 miles
    Test number
    971332517248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,519 miles (+7,972)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,519 miles
    Test number
    211248807238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass58,547 miles (+17,638)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    58,547 miles
    Test number
    630658226361
    • NoteA.both front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteA.both rear tyres 2mm

  27. Pass40,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    40,909 miles
    Test number
    804950345323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 MRM

Does Y15 MRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 MRM is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 MRM?
The MOT on Y15 MRM is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 MRM done?
Y15 MRM was recorded at 172,720 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,480 miles a year.
Has Y15 MRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 MRM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y15 MRM 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 Y15 MRM find?
Y15 MRM passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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