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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y231 ECKMOT history

Y231 ECK is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 218,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2024.

Y231 ECK silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
218,524 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 ECK
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
2 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 ECK was last recorded at 218,524 miles on 6 Jul 2024, 5,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,531 miles · 28 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,993 miles
Average per year
6,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 218,524 miles
  • 2023 – 212,531 miles
  • 2022 – 207,644 miles
  • 2021 – 203,382 miles
  • 2019 – 196,370 miles
  • 2018 – 193,896 miles
  • 2017 – 188,212 miles
  • 2016 – 181,878 miles
  • 2015 – 175,336 miles
  • 2014 – 167,517 miles
  • 2013 – 159,197 miles
  • 2012 – 153,693 miles
  • 2011 – 146,304 miles
  • 2010 – 143,017 miles
  • 2009 – 130,100 miles
  • 2008 – 119,938 miles
  • 2007 – 110,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,524 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside rear jacking points, ok at ime of test.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,524 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    218,524 miles
    Test number
    154516006660
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside rear jacking points, ok at ime of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail218,524 miles (+5,993)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,524 miles
    Test number
    309628730079
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside rear jacking points, ok at ime of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass212,531 miles (+4,887)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    212,531 miles
    Test number
    103545983035
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass207,644 miles (+4,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    207,644 miles
    Test number
    170877735452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side inner (1.1.14 (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))

  5. Pass203,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    203,382 miles
    Test number
    231507749725
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail203,380 miles (+7,010)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,380 miles
    Test number
    625495362545
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass196,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    196,370 miles
    Test number
    313209866842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail196,370 miles (+2,474)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,370 miles
    Test number
    325895804279
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass193,896 miles (+5,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    193,896 miles
    Test number
    796761817372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDamage on o/s/r jacking point

  10. Pass188,212 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    188,212 miles
    Test number
    808217640226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass181,878 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    181,878 miles
    Test number
    545034900060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass175,336 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    175,336 miles
    Test number
    855555705115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass167,517 miles (+8,320)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    167,517 miles
    Test number
    538257704153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass159,197 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    159,197 miles
    Test number
    575229103110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,167 miles (+5,474)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,167 miles
    Test number
    926032603153
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass153,693 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    153,693 miles
    Test number
    775419502167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,304 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    146,304 miles
    Test number
    558138071075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass143,017 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    143,017 miles
    Test number
    691879560096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail142,945 miles (+12,845)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,945 miles
    Test number
    711901260096
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass130,100 miles (+10,162)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    130,100 miles
    Test number
    660367179090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,938 miles (+9,857)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    119,938 miles
    Test number
    750682658023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass110,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    110,081 miles
    Test number
    150155087026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about Y231 ECK

Does Y231 ECK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 ECK expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 ECK?
The MOT on Y231 ECK expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 ECK done?
Y231 ECK was recorded at 218,524 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2024, an average of 6,275 miles a year.
Has Y231 ECK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 ECK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y231 ECK 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 Y231 ECK find?
Y231 ECK passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: corrosion to offside and nearside rear jacking points, ok at ime of test.; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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