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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y246 JROMOT history

Y246 JRO is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,749 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 JRO
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
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 JRO was last recorded at 80,749 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,348 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,401 miles
Average per year
2,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,749 miles
  • 2025 – 79,348 miles
  • 2024 – 77,951 miles
  • 2023 – 76,610 miles
  • 2022 – 75,242 miles
  • 2021 – 73,042 miles
  • 2020 – 71,484 miles
  • 2019 – 70,077 miles
  • 2018 – 67,236 miles
  • 2017 – 62,823 miles
  • 2016 – 58,923 miles
  • 2015 – 54,752 miles
  • 2014 – 51,650 miles
  • 2013 – 48,223 miles
  • 2012 – 44,997 miles
  • 2011 – 41,235 miles
  • 2010 – 38,672 miles
  • 2009 – 35,686 miles
  • 2008 – 32,700 miles
  • 2007 – 28,210 miles
  • 2006 – 23,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,749 miles
    Test number
    853125435118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,749 miles (+1,401)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,749 miles
    Test number
    334693413554
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,348 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    912034594810
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail79,347 miles (+1,396)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,347 miles
    Test number
    429554342271
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass77,951 miles (+1,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,951 miles
    Test number
    440187009425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,610 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,610 miles
    Test number
    565274434015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,242 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,242 miles
    Test number
    872057492358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,042 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,042 miles
    Test number
    461810379360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,484 miles
    Test number
    488501113210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,484 miles (+1,407)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,484 miles
    Test number
    357464757781
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,077 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,077 miles
    Test number
    774649639072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,075 miles (+2,839)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,075 miles
    Test number
    984233403329
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to back x1 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x1 (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass67,236 miles (+4,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,236 miles
    Test number
    238744987622
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass62,823 miles (+3,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,823 miles
    Test number
    108657060881
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,923 miles (+4,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,923 miles
    Test number
    804110201708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass54,752 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,752 miles
    Test number
    716707595072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,650 miles (+3,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,650 miles
    Test number
    199942594064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass48,223 miles (+3,226)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,223 miles
    Test number
    636395593005
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/front tyer

  19. Pass44,997 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,997 miles
    Test number
    387772302159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,235 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,235 miles
    Test number
    616394291063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,672 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,672 miles
    Test number
    462809580099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,686 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,686 miles
    Test number
    923711499009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,700 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    664865008179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,210 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,210 miles
    Test number
    264026507123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,155 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,155 miles
    Test number
    823514316188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,118 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,118 miles
    Test number
    570301016120
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y246 JRO

Does Y246 JRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y246 JRO is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y246 JRO?
The MOT on Y246 JRO is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y246 JRO done?
Y246 JRO was recorded at 80,749 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,892 miles a year.
Has Y246 JRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 JRO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y246 JRO 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 Y246 JRO find?
Y246 JRO passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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