BMW 530
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y249 GEBMOT history
Y249 GEB is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 247,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 247,576 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,133 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y249 GEB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y249 GEB was last recorded at 247,576 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 15,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 232,142 miles · 14 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,434 miles
- Average per year
- 7,133 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 247,576 miles
- 2025 – 232,142 miles
- 2024 – 221,482 miles
- 2023 – 217,052 miles
- 2022 – 212,791 miles
- 2021 – 208,515 miles
- 2020 – 326,271 miles
- 2019 – 192,805 miles
- 2018 – 181,575 miles
- 2017 – 172,021 miles
- 2016 – 157,141 miles
- 2015 – 148,975 miles
- 2014 – 138,064 miles
- 2013 – 134,690 miles
- 2012 – 131,589 miles
- 2011 – 127,211 miles
- 2010 – 123,488 miles
- 2009 – 120,382 miles
- 2008 – 115,425 miles
- 2007 – 109,959 miles
- 2006 – 104,581 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass247,576 miles
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above tank (1.1.11 (c))
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2024
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass247,576 miles (+15,434)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 247,576 miles
- Test number
- 120464479869
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass232,142 miles (+10,660)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 232,142 miles
- Test number
- 872169999637
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass221,482 miles (+4,430)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 221,482 miles
- Test number
- 880720451430
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,052 miles (+4,261)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 217,052 miles
- Test number
- 843054534002
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass212,791 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 212,791 miles
- Test number
- 872347952948
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail212,791 miles (+4,276)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,791 miles
- Test number
- 279476065925
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSide repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass208,515 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 208,515 miles
- Test number
- 273581306180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail208,510 miles3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,510 miles
- Test number
- 342810296173
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass326,784 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 326,784 km
- Test number
- 830233823152
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking points
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded
Fail326,271 miles (+133,466)2 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 326,271 miles
- Test number
- 883488904978
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass192,805 miles (+125)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 192,805 miles
- Test number
- 112585085986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,680 miles (+11,105)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,680 miles
- Test number
- 109025488580
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass181,575 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 181,575 miles
- Test number
- 931077314029
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail181,573 miles (+9,552)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,573 miles
- Test number
- 826258712456
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,021 miles (+14,880)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 172,021 miles
- Test number
- 882806636270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,141 miles (+8,166)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 157,141 miles
- Test number
- 756066317643
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass148,975 miles (+10,911)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 148,975 miles
- Test number
- 932456540703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,064 miles (+3,374)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 138,064 miles
- Test number
- 356889564419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,690 miles (+3,101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 134,690 miles
- Test number
- 386618363420
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,589 miles (+4,378)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 131,589 miles
- Test number
- 115750872202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat offside rear
- NoteHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative
- NoteOffside inner track rod play
Pass127,211 miles (+3,723)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 127,211 miles
- Test number
- 986642161296
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass123,488 miles (+3,106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 123,488 miles
- Test number
- 993697160224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass120,382 miles (+4,957)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 120,382 miles
- Test number
- 230076269250
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass115,425 miles (+5,466)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 115,425 miles
- Test number
- 924161068225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,959 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 109,959 miles
- Test number
- 403328767233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,954 miles (+5,373)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,954 miles
- Test number
- 864897367237
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass104,581 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 104,581 miles
- Test number
- 250569666201
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y249 GEB
- Does Y249 GEB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 GEB is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y249 GEB?
- The MOT on Y249 GEB is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y249 GEB done?
- Y249 GEB was recorded at 247,576 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 7,133 miles a year.
- Has Y249 GEB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y249 GEB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y249 GEB 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 GEB find?
- Y249 GEB passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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