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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y208 LRNMOT history

Y208 LRN is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

Y208 LRN blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
161,614 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 LRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 LRN was last recorded at 161,614 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 1,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,417 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,197 miles
Average per year
2,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,614 miles
  • 2025 – 160,417 miles
  • 2024 – 159,123 miles
  • 2023 – 156,586 miles
  • 2022 – 156,565 miles
  • 2020 – 151,510 miles
  • 2019 – 146,839 miles
  • 2018 – 143,994 miles
  • 2017 – 141,672 miles
  • 2015 – 139,577 miles
  • 2014 – 137,132 miles
  • 2013 – 134,739 miles
  • 2011 – 130,452 miles
  • 2010 – 127,011 miles
  • 2009 – 123,130 miles
  • 2008 – 118,272 miles
  • 2007 – 112,238 miles
  • 2006 – 108,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,614 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,614 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    161,614 miles
    Test number
    113704572309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,417 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    160,417 miles
    Test number
    601220283574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    159,123 miles
    Test number
    679557657450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,123 miles (+2,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,123 miles
    Test number
    645516315608
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass156,586 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,586 miles
    Test number
    630099809514
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp 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))

  6. Fail156,565 miles (+2,763)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,565 miles
    Test number
    779144431224
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp 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))

  7. Pass153,802 miles (+2,292)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,802 miles
    Test number
    132495734017
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTHSIDE (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))

  8. Pass151,510 miles (+4,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    151,510 miles
    Test number
    909906597790
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass146,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,839 miles
    Test number
    838087073170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,839 miles (+2,845)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,839 miles
    Test number
    823532626960
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass143,994 miles (+2,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    143,994 miles
    Test number
    623010183798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass141,672 miles (+2,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    141,672 miles
    Test number
    727180483219
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass139,577 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    139,577 miles
    Test number
    892700895349
    • AdvisoryEmission tested was too clean
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail139,577 miles (+2,445)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,577 miles
    Test number
    730866757430
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass137,132 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    137,132 miles
    Test number
    719552784288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail137,130 miles (+2,391)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,130 miles
    Test number
    835886774275
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail134,739 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,739 miles
    Test number
    565230963212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass134,739 miles (+4,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    134,739 miles
    Test number
    889820763205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail130,452 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,452 miles
    Test number
    325525181288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  20. Pass130,452 miles (+3,441)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    130,452 miles
    Test number
    989285981227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  21. Pass127,011 miles (+3,881)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    127,011 miles
    Test number
    353401060462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOff side front side view mirror taped up
    • NoteOff side front wing damage

  22. Pass123,130 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    123,130 miles
    Test number
    801754759257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail123,119 miles (+4,847)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,119 miles
    Test number
    640681659243
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass118,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    118,272 miles
    Test number
    232839058141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail118,272 miles (+6,034)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,272 miles
    Test number
    601899358148
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass112,238 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    112,238 miles
    Test number
    444781877015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass108,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    108,612 miles
    Test number
    652644706031
    • 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)

Questions about Y208 LRN

Does Y208 LRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y208 LRN is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y208 LRN?
The MOT on Y208 LRN is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y208 LRN done?
Y208 LRN was recorded at 161,614 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,590 miles a year.
Has Y208 LRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 LRN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y208 LRN 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 Y208 LRN find?
Y208 LRN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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