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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y236 FBDMOT history

Y236 FBD is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
121,335 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 FBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y236 FBD was last recorded at 121,335 miles on 13 May 2026, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2007: 56,687 miles, lower than 56,688 miles on 29 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,971 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
364 miles
Average per year
3,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,335 miles
  • 2025 – 120,971 miles
  • 2024 – 120,468 miles
  • 2022 – 118,560 miles
  • 2021 – 116,738 miles
  • 2020 – 114,126 miles
  • 2019 – 111,340 miles
  • 2018 – 106,400 miles
  • 2016 – 106,375 miles
  • 2011 – 101,924 miles
  • 2010 – 93,366 miles
  • 2009 – 83,827 miles
  • 2008 – 67,732 miles
  • 2007 – 56,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,335 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated.

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside corrosion to outer cill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underbody panels fitted preventing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,335 miles (+364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,335 miles
    Test number
    225588215778
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated.

  2. Pass120,971 miles (+503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,971 miles
    Test number
    645378983595
    • AdvisoryFront product on lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass120,468 miles (+1,908)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,468 miles
    Test number
    739057200722
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass118,560 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,560 miles
    Test number
    377928538264
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail118,560 miles (+1,822)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,560 miles
    Test number
    151124041625
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass116,738 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,738 miles
    Test number
    913451608544
    • AdvisoryOffside corrosion to outer cill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,717 miles (+2,591)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,717 miles
    Test number
    611645984084
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside corrosion to outer cill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,126 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,126 miles
    Test number
    144797971843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Left side off Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fluffing on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away but Exhaust is still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail114,126 miles (+2,786)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,126 miles
    Test number
    469606925043
    • Repaired at testCentral Fuel pipe union leaking Tighten up Hose clips (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Left side off Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fluffing on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away but Exhaust is still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass111,340 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,340 miles
    Test number
    464209628663
    • AdvisoryUnderbody panels fitted preventing full inspection

  11. Fail111,306 miles (+4,906)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,306 miles
    Test number
    214395682491
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexible coupling after catalytic converter (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody panels fitted preventing full inspection

  12. Pass106,400 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,400 miles
    Test number
    968178756009
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets required perfoemancf

  13. Fail106,390 miles (+11)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,390 miles
    Test number
    773403414508
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Fail106,379 miles (+4)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,379 miles
    Test number
    401151340672
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded including ferrules and leaking front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated needs oiling (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brambles in suspension

  15. Fail106,375 miles (+4,451)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,375 miles
    Test number
    742542526249
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to back both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to back
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass101,924 miles (+8,558)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    101,924 miles
    Test number
    166063151306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass93,366 miles (+9,539)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    93,366 miles
    Test number
    223190450385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,827 miles (+16,095)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    83,827 miles
    Test number
    153757739346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,732 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    152168538384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,624 miles (+10,937)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,624 miles
    Test number
    950064518255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,687 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,687 miles
    Test number
    633381837002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,688 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,688 miles
    Test number
    172699527022
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge ,close to limit
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on outer edge,close to legal limit

Questions about Y236 FBD

Does Y236 FBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y236 FBD is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y236 FBD?
The MOT on Y236 FBD is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y236 FBD done?
Y236 FBD was recorded at 121,335 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,352 miles a year.
Has Y236 FBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 FBD has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y236 FBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y236 FBD find?
Y236 FBD passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 advisory: both headlights deteriorated..

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