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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

Y24 JLJMOT history

Y24 JLJ is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 7 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
142,534 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y24 JLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y24 JLJ was last recorded at 142,534 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,672 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,862 miles
Average per year
5,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,534 miles
  • 2025 – 140,672 miles
  • 2024 – 136,482 miles
  • 2023 – 132,480 miles
  • 2022 – 128,894 miles
  • 2021 – 126,263 miles
  • 2019 – 124,016 miles
  • 2017 – 122,755 miles
  • 2016 – 120,164 miles
  • 2015 – 114,696 miles
  • 2014 – 104,832 miles
  • 2013 – 96,414 miles
  • 2012 – 87,861 miles
  • 2011 – 81,203 miles
  • 2010 – 74,606 miles
  • 2009 – 59,540 miles
  • 2008 – 48,659 miles
  • 2007 – 41,826 miles
  • 2006 – 33,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,534 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,534 miles (+1,862)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    142,534 miles
    Test number
    759589916010
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass140,672 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,672 miles
    Test number
    857294122866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,482 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,482 miles
    Test number
    204696070859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,480 miles (+3,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,480 miles
    Test number
    149835701633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,894 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,894 miles
    Test number
    252560654559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,870 miles (+2,607)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,870 miles
    Test number
    934462119269
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,263 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,263 miles
    Test number
    742432915696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,016 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,016 miles
    Test number
    851455786715
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail124,016 miles (+1,261)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,016 miles
    Test number
    570135319185
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,755 miles (+2,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,755 miles
    Test number
    615062564852
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Chassis rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass120,164 miles (+5,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,164 miles
    Test number
    458917637653
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass114,696 miles (+9,864)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,696 miles
    Test number
    182525585337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,832 miles (+8,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,832 miles
    Test number
    529714224327
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass96,414 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,414 miles
    Test number
    518687513314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,153 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,153 miles
    Test number
    186411853401
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  16. Pass93,153 miles (+5,292)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,153 miles
    Test number
    858231353060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,861 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,861 miles
    Test number
    848797562088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,203 miles (+6,597)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,203 miles
    Test number
    746408981027
    • NoteFront tyres edges wearing
    • NoteRear discs and pads wearing thin
    • NoteRear tyres 2 - 3 mm

  19. Pass74,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    304528780078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,606 miles (+15,066)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    583658780039
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass59,540 miles (+10,881)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,540 miles
    Test number
    454847659079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,659 miles (+6,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,659 miles
    Test number
    342285968078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass41,826 miles (+8,793)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,826 miles
    Test number
    903256567069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,033 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    934306766080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y24 JLJ

Does Y24 JLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y24 JLJ is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y24 JLJ?
The MOT on Y24 JLJ is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y24 JLJ done?
Y24 JLJ was recorded at 142,534 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,427 miles a year.
Has Y24 JLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y24 JLJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y24 JLJ 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 Y24 JLJ find?
Y24 JLJ passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge, and 2 more.

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