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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y261 AGKMOT history

Y261 AGK is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

Y261 AGK blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,189 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 AGK
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
22 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 AGK was last recorded at 125,189 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,184 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,189 miles
  • 2024 – 114,168 miles
  • 2023 – 106,517 miles
  • 2021 – 106,063 miles
  • 2020 – 103,329 miles
  • 2019 – 102,034 miles
  • 2018 – 99,433 miles
  • 2017 – 94,326 miles
  • 2016 – 90,916 miles
  • 2015 – 88,701 miles
  • 2014 – 86,974 miles
  • 2013 – 81,443 miles
  • 2012 – 77,859 miles
  • 2011 – 73,909 miles
  • 2010 – 68,184 miles
  • 2009 – 63,841 miles
  • 2008 – 57,864 miles
  • 2007 – 54,583 miles
  • 2006 – 48,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,189 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Both inner rack joints have play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear tyre worn/cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,189 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,189 miles
    Test number
    946556546509
    • AdvisoryFuel 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Fail125,184 miles (+11,016)3 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,184 miles
    Test number
    279618345290
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass114,168 miles (+7,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,168 miles
    Test number
    368400219076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass106,517 miles (+454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,517 miles
    Test number
    445398087488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass106,063 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,063 miles
    Test number
    934521986050
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rack joints have play
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded where visible
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn/cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail106,059 miles (+2,730)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,059 miles
    Test number
    137838162544
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rack joints have play
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded where visible
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn/cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass103,329 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,329 miles
    Test number
    147885066177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,034 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    102,034 miles
    Test number
    585706490875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,433 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,433 miles
    Test number
    352646748548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,326 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,326 miles
    Test number
    102425830450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,916 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,916 miles
    Test number
    924112016095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,701 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,701 miles
    Test number
    666132695189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,695 miles (+1,721)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,695 miles
    Test number
    767991595167
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass86,974 miles (+5,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,974 miles
    Test number
    235424004291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass81,443 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,443 miles
    Test number
    959262693142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,859 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,859 miles
    Test number
    917409792121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,909 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,909 miles
    Test number
    697683401295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,184 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,184 miles
    Test number
    500423990109
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass68,184 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,184 miles
    Test number
    691343190107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,841 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,841 miles
    Test number
    921433509253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,864 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,864 miles
    Test number
    154994108238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,583 miles
    Test number
    251813097420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,583 miles (+6,012)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,583 miles
    Test number
    261233497179
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass48,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,571 miles
    Test number
    952277386142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 AGK

Does Y261 AGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 AGK is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y261 AGK?
The MOT on Y261 AGK is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 AGK done?
Y261 AGK was recorded at 125,189 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,951 miles a year.
Has Y261 AGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 AGK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y261 AGK 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 Y261 AGK find?
Y261 AGK passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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