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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y216 SLBMOT history

Y216 SLB is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

Y216 SLB silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,150 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 SLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 SLB was last recorded at 140,150 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 11,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,100 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,050 miles
Average per year
5,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,150 miles
  • 2025 – 129,100 miles
  • 2024 – 125,655 miles
  • 2023 – 121,981 miles
  • 2022 – 118,710 miles
  • 2021 – 116,127 miles
  • 2020 – 113,967 miles
  • 2019 – 113,176 miles
  • 2018 – 111,566 miles
  • 2017 – 107,996 miles
  • 2016 – 104,228 miles
  • 2015 – 99,643 miles
  • 2014 – 95,022 miles
  • 2013 – 89,267 miles
  • 2012 – 85,319 miles
  • 2011 – 81,164 miles
  • 2010 – 76,067 miles
  • 2009 – 68,667 miles
  • 2008 – 61,268 miles
  • 2007 – 51,456 miles
  • 2006 – 39,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,150 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit in centre of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit in centre of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,150 miles (+11,050)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    140,150 miles
    Test number
    273203104084
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit in centre of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit in centre of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,100 miles (+3,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,100 miles
    Test number
    555393283027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,655 miles (+3,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,655 miles
    Test number
    216639717200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,981 miles (+3,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,981 miles
    Test number
    885209579256
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,710 miles (+2,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,710 miles
    Test number
    735191218256
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    155649970833
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,126 miles (+2,159)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,126 miles
    Test number
    162147350139
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,967 miles
    Test number
    430062873166
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail113,967 miles (+791)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,967 miles
    Test number
    406839231802
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 - 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,176 miles
    Test number
    102763829677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail113,169 miles (+1,603)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,169 miles
    Test number
    939475275708
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,566 miles (+3,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,566 miles
    Test number
    561594712260
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass107,996 miles (+3,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,996 miles
    Test number
    844681611384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass104,228 miles (+4,585)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,228 miles
    Test number
    765844589297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass99,643 miles (+4,621)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,643 miles
    Test number
    669514035005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf tyrte slighty perished

  16. Pass95,022 miles (+20)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,022 miles
    Test number
    316690234080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf tyre outer wall cracking and perished

  17. Fail95,002 miles (+5,735)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,002 miles
    Test number
    199398424023
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf tyre outer wall cracking and perished

  18. Pass89,267 miles (+3,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,267 miles
    Test number
    646221333046
    • NoteOffside park brake effort low

  19. Pass85,319 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,319 miles
    Test number
    796487932047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,229 miles (+4,065)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,229 miles
    Test number
    897654132096
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass81,164 miles (+5,097)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,164 miles
    Test number
    388735231013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs wearing thin

  22. Pass76,067 miles (+7,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,067 miles
    Test number
    643248420076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass68,667 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    68,667 miles
    Test number
    241596139042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,268 miles (+9,812)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,268 miles
    Test number
    793823838052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,456 miles (+12,054)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    893540127074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,402 miles
    Test number
    162128136097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y216 SLB

Does Y216 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 SLB is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y216 SLB?
The MOT on Y216 SLB is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 SLB done?
Y216 SLB was recorded at 140,150 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,046 miles a year.
Has Y216 SLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 SLB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y216 SLB 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 Y216 SLB find?
Y216 SLB passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/sill end, and 5 more.

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