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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

Y18 GWCMOT history

Y18 GWC is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 22 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 154,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,939 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 GWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 GWC was last recorded at 154,939 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 19,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,989 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
19,950 miles
Average per year
13,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,939 miles
  • 2025 – 134,989 miles
  • 2024 – 110,785 miles
  • 2023 – 91,366 miles
  • 2022 – 71,116 miles
  • 2021 – 65,057 miles
  • 2019 – 54,601 miles
  • 2018 – 44,220 miles
  • 2017 – 31,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,939 miles
  • 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))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,939 miles (+19,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,939 miles
    Test number
    786851940686
    • 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))

  2. Pass134,989 miles (+24,204)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,989 miles
    Test number
    724513573016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,785 miles (+19,419)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,785 miles
    Test number
    741959871386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,366 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,366 miles
    Test number
    367742658477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,360 miles (+20,244)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,360 miles
    Test number
    221057609972
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,116 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,116 miles
    Test number
    710061456046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,057 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,057 miles
    Test number
    679998034531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail65,056 miles (+10,455)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,056 miles
    Test number
    619287154070
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass54,601 miles (+10,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,601 miles
    Test number
    655494598335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass44,220 miles (+12,648)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,220 miles
    Test number
    284522082380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,572 miles
    Test number
    418321512881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 GWC

Does Y18 GWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 GWC is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 GWC?
The MOT on Y18 GWC is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 GWC done?
Y18 GWC was recorded at 154,939 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 13,729 miles a year.
Has Y18 GWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 GWC has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y18 GWC 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 Y18 GWC find?
Y18 GWC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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