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BMW 530

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y202 HFCMOT history

Y202 HFC is a red petrol BMW 530 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 176,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
176,694 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y202 HFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y202 HFC was last recorded at 176,694 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 5,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2014: 120,292 miles, lower than 120,293 miles on 30 Jan 2014.

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
171,597 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,097 miles
Average per year
6,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,694 miles
  • 2024 – 171,597 miles
  • 2023 – 167,957 miles
  • 2022 – 164,130 miles
  • 2021 – 160,659 miles
  • 2020 – 159,239 miles
  • 2019 – 157,321 miles
  • 2018 – 151,772 miles
  • 2017 – 145,450 miles
  • 2016 – 139,939 miles
  • 2015 – 131,924 miles
  • 2014 – 120,292 miles
  • 2012 – 108,034 miles
  • 2011 – 88,274 miles
  • 2010 – 81,897 miles
  • 2009 – 71,358 miles
  • 2008 – 64,220 miles
  • 2007 – 57,429 miles
  • 2006 – 49,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,694 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,694 miles (+5,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,694 miles
    Test number
    837184381036
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass171,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    171,597 miles
    Test number
    764302514660
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail171,597 miles (+3,640)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,597 miles
    Test number
    177982383514
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass167,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,957 miles
    Test number
    362675030413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail167,957 miles (+3,827)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,957 miles
    Test number
    956702642872
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass164,130 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    164,130 miles
    Test number
    767292062593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail164,124 miles (+3,465)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,124 miles
    Test number
    301331421918
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling arch lining (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling arch lining (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass160,659 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    160,659 miles
    Test number
    902933881092
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail160,656 miles (+1,417)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,656 miles
    Test number
    683116330685
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass159,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    159,239 miles
    Test number
    570928523056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail159,239 miles (+1,918)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,239 miles
    Test number
    271436707863
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass157,321 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,321 miles
    Test number
    328172103177
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail157,309 miles (+5,537)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,309 miles
    Test number
    230926275251
    • MajorNearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass151,772 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,772 miles
    Test number
    503564925977
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail151,671 miles (+6,221)5 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,671 miles
    Test number
    416548322571
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass145,450 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,450 miles
    Test number
    965849817320
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail145,382 miles (+5,443)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,382 miles
    Test number
    619087849064
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster n/w (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass139,939 miles (+8,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,939 miles
    Test number
    496614195032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  19. Pass131,924 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,924 miles
    Test number
    737332985070
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail131,917 miles (+11,625)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,917 miles
    Test number
    565638675047
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  21. Pass120,292 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    120,292 miles
    Test number
    466031434016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail120,293 miles (+12,259)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,293 miles
    Test number
    168400634064
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass108,034 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    187619492164
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail108,034 miles (+19,760)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    125678892130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass88,274 miles (+6,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    267383351499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass81,897 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    81,897 miles
    Test number
    481274950343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,378 miles (+6,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,378 miles
    Test number
    280542530182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass71,358 miles (+7,138)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    424046239121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass64,220 miles (+6,791)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,220 miles
    Test number
    141758948144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass57,429 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,429 miles
    Test number
    123860257116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass49,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,530 miles
    Test number
    781963546182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y202 HFC

Does Y202 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y202 HFC expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y202 HFC?
The MOT on Y202 HFC expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y202 HFC done?
Y202 HFC was recorded at 176,694 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 6,568 miles a year.
Has Y202 HFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y202 HFC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y202 HFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y202 HFC find?
Y202 HFC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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