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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

Y23 AMBMOT history

Y23 AMB is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 21 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 122,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,753 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 AMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 AMB was last recorded at 122,753 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 4,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2024: 115,021 miles, lower than 115,081 miles on 24 Oct 2024.

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
117,950 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,803 miles
Average per year
9,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,753 miles
  • 2025 – 117,950 miles
  • 2024 – 115,021 miles
  • 2023 – 108,049 miles
  • 2022 – 98,708 miles
  • 2021 – 89,659 miles
  • 2020 – 80,135 miles
  • 2019 – 73,347 miles
  • 2018 – 58,577 miles
  • 2017 – 41,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,753 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,753 miles (+4,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,753 miles
    Test number
    312943121099
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass117,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,950 miles
    Test number
    648027046162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,942 miles (+2,921)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,942 miles
    Test number
    667132076323
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass115,021 miles (-60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,021 miles
    Test number
    146976168109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  5. Fail115,081 miles (+7,032)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,081 miles
    Test number
    872864280193
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Pass108,049 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,049 miles
    Test number
    718767324300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,708 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,708 miles
    Test number
    635058725883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,649 miles (+8,990)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,649 miles
    Test number
    100040565739
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass89,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,659 miles
    Test number
    473091084866
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail89,659 miles (+9,524)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,659 miles
    Test number
    472578498293
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass80,135 miles (+6,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,135 miles
    Test number
    432160380294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    600274448058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,347 miles (+14,770)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    642248276063
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass58,577 miles (+17,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,577 miles
    Test number
    826844256216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass41,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,370 miles
    Test number
    401906746986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 AMB

Does Y23 AMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 AMB is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 AMB?
The MOT on Y23 AMB is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 AMB done?
Y23 AMB was recorded at 122,753 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 9,968 miles a year.
Has Y23 AMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 AMB has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y23 AMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y23 AMB find?
Y23 AMB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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