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BMW 530

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y223 XBLMOT history

Y223 XBL is a green petrol BMW 530 first used on 8 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 156,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2022.

Y223 XBL green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2023
Mileage
156,245 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 XBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 XBL was last recorded at 156,245 miles on 4 Aug 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,241 miles · 2 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,245 miles
  • 2021 – 142,741 miles
  • 2020 – 131,794 miles
  • 2018 – 130,222 miles
  • 2015 – 128,642 miles
  • 2013 – 114,979 miles
  • 2012 – 114,041 miles
  • 2010 – 106,961 miles
  • 2009 – 99,076 miles
  • 2008 – 90,023 miles
  • 2007 – 74,588 miles
  • 2006 – 63,346 miles
  • 2005 – 49,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,245 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,245 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,245 miles
    Test number
    295632671337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail156,241 miles (+13,500)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,241 miles
    Test number
    259677636355
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,741 miles (+10,947)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    142,741 miles
    Test number
    307787634719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,794 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    131,794 miles
    Test number
    397284654811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,222 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,222 miles
    Test number
    186716188914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,642 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    128,642 miles
    Test number
    404760338661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,658 miles (+11,679)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    126,658 miles
    Test number
    115442305016
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass114,979 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,979 miles
    Test number
    346557483221
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

  9. Fail114,978 miles (+937)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,978 miles
    Test number
    495564083208
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

  10. Pass114,041 miles (+7,080)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,041 miles
    Test number
    287328592198
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

  11. Pass106,961 miles (+7,885)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,961 miles
    Test number
    960346990165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front brake caliper damp/possible leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre approx 3mm tread remaining

  12. Pass99,076 miles (+9,053)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,076 miles
    Test number
    802678489194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,023 miles (+15,435)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,023 miles
    Test number
    703824888158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads approx 50 percent worn

  14. Pass74,588 miles (+11,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,588 miles
    Test number
    572050497128
    • 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)

  15. Pass63,346 miles (+14,156)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,346 miles
    Test number
    392647906275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteUnder car trays damaged

  16. Pass49,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    49,190 miles
    Test number
    771303025284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 XBL

Does Y223 XBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 XBL expired on 3 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 XBL?
The MOT on Y223 XBL expired on 3 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 XBL done?
Y223 XBL was recorded at 156,245 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2022, an average of 6,305 miles a year.
Has Y223 XBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 XBL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y223 XBL 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 Y223 XBL find?
Y223 XBL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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