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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y249 DFSMOT history

Y249 DFS is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
123,943 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 DFS
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 DFS was last recorded at 123,943 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,858 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
4,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,943 miles
  • 2025 – 111,814 miles
  • 2024 – 99,086 miles
  • 2023 – 92,370 miles
  • 2022 – 89,932 miles
  • 2021 – 84,508 miles
  • 2020 – 78,517 miles
  • 2019 – 70,028 miles
  • 2018 – 61,200 miles
  • 2017 – 54,626 miles
  • 2016 – 53,763 miles
  • 2015 – 51,242 miles
  • 2014 – 49,707 miles
  • 2013 – 47,322 miles
  • 2012 – 45,998 miles
  • 2011 – 45,046 miles
  • 2010 – 43,723 miles
  • 2009 – 42,163 miles
  • 2008 – 38,982 miles
  • 2007 – 36,333 miles
  • 2006 – 34,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,943 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,943 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    123,943 miles
    Test number
    5909409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,858 miles (+12,044)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,858 miles
    Test number
    5895421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,814 miles
    Test number
    684054087392
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail111,814 miles (+12,728)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,814 miles
    Test number
    288997149335
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,086 miles (+6,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,086 miles
    Test number
    230273043673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,370 miles (+2,438)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    935743015728
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,932 miles
    Test number
    423521154342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,932 miles (+5,424)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,932 miles
    Test number
    934421824593
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,508 miles (+5,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,508 miles
    Test number
    604363259877
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass78,517 miles (+8,489)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,517 miles
    Test number
    561645792607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,028 miles
    Test number
    112659185668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,028 miles (+8,828)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,028 miles
    Test number
    951635942446
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insicure at rear

  13. Pass61,200 miles (+6,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,200 miles
    Test number
    374190249148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass54,626 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,626 miles
    Test number
    728294557546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,763 miles
    Test number
    268336951724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,763 miles (+2,521)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,763 miles
    Test number
    607249153799
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)

  17. Pass51,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,242 miles
    Test number
    278816675080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,242 miles (+1,535)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,242 miles
    Test number
    156675275462
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,707 miles (+2,385)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,707 miles
    Test number
    106376384026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes heavily greased
    • NoteN/s/f 235/45/17 tyre balding on edge
    • NoteRear heatshield insecure

  20. Pass47,322 miles (+1,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,322 miles
    Test number
    676162993070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass45,998 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    199781592496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,046 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,046 miles
    Test number
    779035281044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,723 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,723 miles
    Test number
    792982990049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,163 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,163 miles
    Test number
    554050999024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,982 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    863663598055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,333 miles (+1,955)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,333 miles
    Test number
    680687287017
    • NoteFront brkae discs corroded

  27. Pass34,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,378 miles
    Test number
    113310096495
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y249 DFS

Does Y249 DFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 DFS is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y249 DFS?
The MOT on Y249 DFS is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y249 DFS done?
Y249 DFS was recorded at 123,943 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 4,379 miles a year.
Has Y249 DFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 DFS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y249 DFS 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 Y249 DFS find?
Y249 DFS passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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