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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

Y22 GSBMOT history

Y22 GSB is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 28 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

Y22 GSB blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,323 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y22 GSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y22 GSB was last recorded at 95,323 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,323 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,323 miles
  • 2024 – 92,705 miles
  • 2023 – 89,838 miles
  • 2022 – 86,454 miles
  • 2021 – 83,687 miles
  • 2020 – 82,333 miles
  • 2019 – 79,657 miles
  • 2018 – 77,234 miles
  • 2017 – 69,259 miles
  • 2016 – 66,696 miles
  • 2015 – 61,362 miles
  • 2014 – 50,303 miles
  • 2013 – 46,385 miles
  • 2012 – 41,945 miles
  • 2011 – 37,966 miles
  • 2010 – 33,205 miles
  • 2009 – 29,121 miles
  • 2008 – 24,778 miles
  • 2007 – 20,021 miles
  • 2006 – 16,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,323 miles
  • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES HEAVILY SPLIT CRACKED AND PERISHED 225/55/16Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryREAR DIFF LEAKING/WEEPINGRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Both front tyres scrubbed and on legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,323 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,323 miles
    Test number
    459655449081
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES HEAVILY SPLIT CRACKED AND PERISHED 225/55/16
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF LEAKING/WEEPING
  2. Fail95,323 miles (+2,618)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,323 miles
    Test number
    939378806531
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES HEAVILY SPLIT CRACKED AND PERISHED 225/55/16
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF LEAKING/WEEPING
    • AdvisorySLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK
  3. Pass92,705 miles (+2,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,705 miles
    Test number
    220098292361
    • AdvisorySlight leak rear differential
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre sheavily split cracked and perished 225/55/16 Dunlop
  4. Pass89,838 miles (+3,384)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,838 miles
    Test number
    494824780769
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt perishing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Braking faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass86,454 miles (+2,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,454 miles
    Test number
    478701518146
    • 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))
  6. Pass83,687 miles (+1,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,687 miles
    Test number
    520463454658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass82,333 miles (+2,676)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    491476085800
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass79,657 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,657 miles
    Test number
    245298674069
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbed and on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers split
  9. Fail79,656 miles (+2,422)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,656 miles
    Test number
    698165875809
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbed and on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers split
  10. Pass77,234 miles (+7,975)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,234 miles
    Test number
    352795181319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on the edges
  11. Pass69,259 miles (+2,563)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,259 miles
    Test number
    637467413685
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake lines corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear diff seals leaking
  12. Pass66,696 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,696 miles
    Test number
    313318432934
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever tight in operation
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arms
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryWashes poor
    • AdvisoryWater damage to rear no.plate
  13. Fail66,696 miles (+5,334)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,696 miles
    Test number
    958353918634
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever tight in operation
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arms
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryWashes poor
    • AdvisoryWater damage to rear no.plate
  14. Pass61,362 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,362 miles
    Test number
    728519015231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail61,357 miles (+11,054)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,357 miles
    Test number
    835026315247
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass50,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,303 miles
    Test number
    276386514266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,301 miles (+256)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,301 miles
    Test number
    695226614216
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail50,045 miles (+3,660)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    689670444112
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner faces
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak from rear differential
  19. Pass46,385 miles (+255)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,385 miles
    Test number
    426521423193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail46,130 miles (+4,185)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,130 miles
    Test number
    525076113103
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass41,945 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    908592912184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,966 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,966 miles
    Test number
    735004721139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,761 miles (+4,556)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,761 miles
    Test number
    195998511174
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass33,205 miles (+4,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,205 miles
    Test number
    294673710414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass29,121 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,121 miles
    Test number
    112513619162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,778 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,778 miles
    Test number
    252906618401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,021 miles
    Test number
    950559207150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail20,021 miles (+4,005)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,021 miles
    Test number
    894318807154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass16,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,016 miles
    Test number
    371398716146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y22 GSB

Does Y22 GSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y22 GSB is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y22 GSB?
The MOT on Y22 GSB is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y22 GSB done?
Y22 GSB was recorded at 95,323 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
Has Y22 GSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y22 GSB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y22 GSB 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 Y22 GSB find?
Y22 GSB passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: all 4 tyres heavily split cracked and perished 225/55/16; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 1 more.

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