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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y227 BPMMOT history

Y227 BPM is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2022.

Y227 BPM green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2023
Mileage
173,988 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 BPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 BPM was last recorded at 173,988 miles on 18 Nov 2022, 3,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,120 miles · 14 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,868 miles
Average per year
6,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,988 miles
  • 2021 – 170,120 miles
  • 2019 – 165,036 miles
  • 2018 – 161,491 miles
  • 2017 – 156,650 miles
  • 2016 – 150,544 miles
  • 2015 – 144,286 miles
  • 2014 – 138,111 miles
  • 2013 – 129,675 miles
  • 2012 – 122,142 miles
  • 2010 – 107,332 miles
  • 2009 – 98,300 miles
  • 2008 – 89,400 miles
  • 2007 – 77,915 miles
  • 2006 – 64,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,988 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs have some corrosion commensurate with having stood for a while

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,988 miles (+3,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,988 miles
    Test number
    570665888773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass170,120 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    170,120 miles
    Test number
    695326117192
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs have some corrosion commensurate with having stood for a while (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail170,113 miles (+5,077)1 dangerous6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,113 miles
    Test number
    836298709688
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs have some corrosion commensurate with having stood for a while (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,036 miles (+3,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    165,036 miles
    Test number
    872201919728
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass161,491 miles (+4,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    161,491 miles
    Test number
    167085377282
    • AdvisoryFront / rear brake pads getting low

  6. Pass156,650 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    156,650 miles
    Test number
    969669178753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail156,648 miles (+6,104)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,648 miles
    Test number
    661862477353
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges

  8. Pass150,544 miles (+6,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    150,544 miles
    Test number
    388488262687
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to limit inner edge

  9. Pass144,286 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    144,286 miles
    Test number
    367719115264
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake just efficient 16%

  10. Fail144,278 miles (+6,167)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,278 miles
    Test number
    156686915205
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake just efficient 16%

  11. Pass138,111 miles (+8,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    138,111 miles
    Test number
    905742614275
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass129,675 miles (+7,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,675 miles
    Test number
    719766403254
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass122,142 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    122,142 miles
    Test number
    125838102291
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake just efficient 16%

  14. Fail122,134 miles (+14,802)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,134 miles
    Test number
    978366902248
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake just efficient 16%

  15. Pass107,332 miles (+9,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    107,332 miles
    Test number
    530477870298
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass98,300 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    98,300 miles
    Test number
    821978749241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail98,298 miles (+8,898)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,298 miles
    Test number
    522216749271
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass89,400 miles (+1,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,400 miles
    Test number
    812489328285
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass87,745 miles (+9,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,745 miles
    Test number
    140483748456
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass77,915 miles (+13,230)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,915 miles
    Test number
    614961147175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    823435936199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 BPM

Does Y227 BPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 BPM expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 BPM?
The MOT on Y227 BPM expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 BPM done?
Y227 BPM was recorded at 173,988 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2022, an average of 6,620 miles a year.
Has Y227 BPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 BPM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y227 BPM 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 Y227 BPM find?
Y227 BPM passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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