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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y249 DBWMOT history

Y249 DBW is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 214,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
214,618 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 DBW was last recorded at 214,618 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2021: 20,500 miles, lower than 204,410 miles on 27 Nov 2019.

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
213,826 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
792 miles
Average per year
7,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,618 miles
  • 2024 – 208,939 miles
  • 2023 – 206,606 miles
  • 2022 – 205,753 miles
  • 2021 – 205,015 miles
  • 2019 – 204,410 miles
  • 2018 – 201,989 miles
  • 2017 – 197,931 miles
  • 2016 – 189,735 miles
  • 2015 – 183,970 miles
  • 2014 – 179,161 miles
  • 2013 – 170,390 miles
  • 2012 – 159,714 miles
  • 2011 – 151,325 miles
  • 2010 – 143,236 miles
  • 2009 – 135,281 miles
  • 2008 – 127,215 miles
  • 2007 – 107,401 miles
  • 2006 – 88,122 miles
  • 2005 – 73,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,618 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,618 miles (+792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    214,618 miles
    Test number
    774413569981
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail213,826 miles (+4,887)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,826 miles
    Test number
    635806783406
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass208,939 miles (+2,333)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    208,939 miles
    Test number
    329585863247
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAGE RELATED CORROSSION TO SOME CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKING PARTS
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass206,606 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    206,606 miles
    Test number
    114485434598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass205,753 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    205,753 miles
    Test number
    811351748149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass205,015 miles (+184,515)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    205,015 miles
    Test number
    264727521554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail20,500 miles (-183,910)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,500 miles
    Test number
    695226636632
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass204,410 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    204,410 miles
    Test number
    588593576244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass201,989 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    201,989 miles
    Test number
    892457097579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass197,931 miles (+8,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    197,931 miles
    Test number
    361375904396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass189,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    189,735 miles
    Test number
    999220123915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail189,735 miles (+5,765)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,735 miles
    Test number
    611674003495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Chaffing On Suspension Leg (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Chaffing on Suspension Leg (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass183,970 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    183,970 miles
    Test number
    265460355130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass179,161 miles (+8,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    179,161 miles
    Test number
    527209464111
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass170,390 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    170,390 miles
    Test number
    245061073402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front drop link

  16. Fail170,390 miles (+10,676)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,390 miles
    Test number
    717101373125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front drop link

  17. Pass159,714 miles (+8,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    159,714 miles
    Test number
    769788272156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  18. Pass151,325 miles (+8,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    151,325 miles
    Test number
    246798771104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass143,236 miles (+7,955)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    143,236 miles
    Test number
    664549970172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass135,281 miles (+8,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    135,281 miles
    Test number
    751331689124
    • 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)

  21. Pass127,215 miles (+19,814)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    127,215 miles
    Test number
    241340788179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,401 miles (+19,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    107,401 miles
    Test number
    233936957481
    • 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)

  23. Pass88,122 miles (+14,553)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,122 miles
    Test number
    773048256192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,569 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    73,569 miles
    Test number
    554310985194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,519 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,519 miles
    Test number
    201108675448
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y249 DBW

Does Y249 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 DBW expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 DBW?
The MOT on Y249 DBW expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 DBW done?
Y249 DBW was recorded at 214,618 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 7,154 miles a year.
Has Y249 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 DBW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y249 DBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y249 DBW find?
Y249 DBW passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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