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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y217 CHOMOT history

Y217 CHO is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

Y217 CHO silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
163,442 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 CHO
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
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y217 CHO was last recorded at 163,442 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,425 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,442 miles
  • 2025 – 163,425 miles
  • 2024 – 163,170 miles
  • 2023 – 160,817 miles
  • 2022 – 154,803 miles
  • 2020 – 148,939 miles
  • 2019 – 143,350 miles
  • 2018 – 138,774 miles
  • 2017 – 134,484 miles
  • 2016 – 125,339 miles
  • 2015 – 119,217 miles
  • 2014 – 113,879 miles
  • 2013 – 105,899 miles
  • 2012 – 104,646 miles
  • 2011 – 103,802 miles
  • 2010 – 103,341 miles
  • 2009 – 96,433 miles
  • 2008 – 87,805 miles
  • 2007 – 81,922 miles
  • 2006 – 75,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,442 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted

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.

  • ENGINE COVER FITTED

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,442 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    163,442 miles
    Test number
    685465700872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  2. Fail163,425 miles (+255)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,425 miles
    Test number
    436524253130
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

  3. Pass163,170 miles (+2,353)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,170 miles
    Test number
    724784803274
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass160,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    160,817 miles
    Test number
    690019727696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,817 miles (+6,014)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,817 miles
    Test number
    330862093783
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass154,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,803 miles
    Test number
    416514335053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail154,803 miles (+5,864)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,803 miles
    Test number
    474893114120
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,939 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,939 miles
    Test number
    134695053831
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  9. Fail148,938 miles (+5,588)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,938 miles
    Test number
    285635951031
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  10. Pass143,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,350 miles
    Test number
    909311846102
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  11. Fail143,350 miles (+4,576)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,350 miles
    Test number
    257847005550
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  12. Pass138,774 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    138,774 miles
    Test number
    353593351539
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  13. Fail138,771 miles (+4,287)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,771 miles
    Test number
    282856956225
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  14. Pass134,484 miles (+9,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,484 miles
    Test number
    683195927891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly

  15. Pass125,339 miles (+6,122)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,339 miles
    Test number
    840561762063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,217 miles (+5,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,217 miles
    Test number
    439358635103
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass113,879 miles (+7,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    113,879 miles
    Test number
    277528724440
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass105,899 miles (+1,253)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,899 miles
    Test number
    205004513169
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar links

  19. Pass104,646 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,646 miles
    Test number
    756761812151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,802 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    103,802 miles
    Test number
    188229101190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,341 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,341 miles
    Test number
    790366720187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,433 miles (+8,628)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,433 miles
    Test number
    250905609118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,805 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,805 miles
    Test number
    194721608127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,922 miles (+6,742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,922 miles
    Test number
    324036207117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,180 miles
    Test number
    401980616175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y217 CHO

Does Y217 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y217 CHO is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y217 CHO?
The MOT on Y217 CHO is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y217 CHO done?
Y217 CHO was recorded at 163,442 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,352 miles a year.
Has Y217 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 CHO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y217 CHO 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 Y217 CHO find?
Y217 CHO passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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