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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y20 TPSMOT history

Y20 TPS is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
171,938 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 TPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 TPS was last recorded at 171,938 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,931 miles · 29 May 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,938 miles
  • 2025 – 166,455 miles
  • 2022 – 162,322 miles
  • 2021 – 157,135 miles
  • 2020 – 148,517 miles
  • 2019 – 139,160 miles
  • 2018 – 122,915 miles
  • 2017 – 120,172 miles
  • 2016 – 115,836 miles
  • 2015 – 113,744 miles
  • 2014 – 112,691 miles
  • 2013 – 108,860 miles
  • 2012 – 107,754 miles
  • 2010 – 99,915 miles
  • 2009 – 94,899 miles
  • 2008 – 88,923 miles
  • 2007 – 79,105 miles
  • 2006 – 71,499 miles
  • 2005 – 60,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,938 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,938 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    171,938 miles
    Test number
    668447187447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail171,931 miles (+5,476)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,931 miles
    Test number
    974167437888
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass166,455 miles (+4,133)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    166,455 miles
    Test number
    306532301368
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  4. Pass162,322 miles (+57)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,322 miles
    Test number
    761914847780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  5. Fail162,265 miles (+5,130)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,265 miles
    Test number
    402982337217
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  6. Pass157,135 miles (+87)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,135 miles
    Test number
    130615936202
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust heatshields loose/damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake effort poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

  7. Fail157,048 miles (+8,531)1 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,048 miles
    Test number
    665018965132
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust heatshields loose/damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake effort poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

  8. Pass148,517 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,517 miles
    Test number
    510281824654
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail148,439 miles (+9,279)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,439 miles
    Test number
    281961938377
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass139,160 miles (+16,245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,160 miles
    Test number
    822732907587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,915 miles (+2,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,915 miles
    Test number
    482039920762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass120,172 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,172 miles
    Test number
    867853875810
    • AdvisoryEngine & sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low & perished

  13. Fail120,172 miles (+4,336)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,172 miles
    Test number
    673149659017
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators go off on there own (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine & sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low & perished

  14. Pass115,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,836 miles
    Test number
    446033887685
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  15. Fail115,836 miles (+2,092)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,836 miles
    Test number
    159317435888
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  16. Pass113,744 miles (+1,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    113,744 miles
    Test number
    509399145131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass112,691 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,691 miles
    Test number
    305225584046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,621 miles (+3,761)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,621 miles
    Test number
    595129574012
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOSR floorwell flooded

  19. Pass108,860 miles (+1,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,860 miles
    Test number
    499813573018
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail107,754 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,754 miles
    Test number
    187788782075
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass107,754 miles (+7,839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,754 miles
    Test number
    189698782002
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass99,915 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,915 miles
    Test number
    212996870125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,899 miles (+5,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    94,899 miles
    Test number
    894429469157
    • 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)

  24. Pass88,923 miles (+9,818)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    88,923 miles
    Test number
    210258478496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,105 miles (+7,606)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    183093077183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    71,499 miles
    Test number
    401593116217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,499 miles (+11,376)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,499 miles
    Test number
    904683316284
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass60,123 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    160063675156
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres near limit, & both rear tyres getting low. 225/55x16w

Questions about Y20 TPS

Does Y20 TPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 TPS is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 TPS?
The MOT on Y20 TPS is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 TPS done?
Y20 TPS was recorded at 171,938 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 5,339 miles a year.
Has Y20 TPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 TPS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 TPS 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 Y20 TPS find?
Y20 TPS passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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