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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y263 AEXMOT history

Y263 AEX is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 216,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
216,052 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y263 AEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y263 AEX was last recorded at 216,052 miles on 1 Apr 2023, 4,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,584 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,468 miles
Average per year
6,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 216,052 miles
  • 2022 – 211,584 miles
  • 2021 – 206,830 miles
  • 2020 – 203,649 miles
  • 2019 – 200,426 miles
  • 2018 – 194,528 miles
  • 2017 – 182,639 miles
  • 2016 – 175,014 miles
  • 2015 – 168,795 miles
  • 2014 – 161,653 miles
  • 2013 – 154,651 miles
  • 2012 – 147,585 miles
  • 2011 – 140,539 miles
  • 2010 – 132,039 miles
  • 2009 – 125,141 miles
  • 2008 – 116,749 miles
  • 2007 – 110,062 miles
  • 2006 – 100,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,052 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear AIR SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY LOW

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,052 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    216,052 miles
    Test number
    707334096515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear AIR SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY LOW

  2. Fail216,052 miles (+4,468)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,052 miles
    Test number
    734262064552
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear AIR SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY LOW

  3. Pass211,584 miles (+4,754)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    211,584 miles
    Test number
    159368840796
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLeveling device on offside front detached.
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing/wheel arch rusted.

  4. Pass206,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    206,830 miles
    Test number
    135199388920
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Corroded. Part Missing
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Fail206,830 miles (+3,181)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,830 miles
    Test number
    169085377352
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Corroded. Part Missing
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass203,649 miles (+3,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    203,649 miles
    Test number
    901756913748
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes front to rear

  7. Pass200,426 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    200,426 miles
    Test number
    181014829169
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail200,424 miles (+5,896)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,424 miles
    Test number
    943785059156
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass194,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    194,528 miles
    Test number
    422328872020
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Fail194,528 miles (+41)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,528 miles
    Test number
    429967305690
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail194,487 miles (+11,848)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,487 miles
    Test number
    696514506921
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking under bonnet area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working angel eye (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced output poor (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear has a side light inop.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front door mirrors glasses in poor condition close to limits
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine and sills covered
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and signs of leaks from fleix pipes
    • AdvisoryStrong smell of fuel under bonnet

  12. Pass182,639 miles (+7,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    182,639 miles
    Test number
    291423448894
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi's (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper front stabiliser arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass175,014 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    175,014 miles
    Test number
    641248218668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail174,962 miles (+6,167)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,962 miles
    Test number
    443066856231
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass168,795 miles (+7,142)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    168,795 miles
    Test number
    505026825096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass161,653 miles (+7,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    161,653 miles
    Test number
    177345234411
    • 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)

  17. Pass154,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    154,651 miles
    Test number
    978174823096
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  18. Fail154,651 miles (+7,066)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,651 miles
    Test number
    639214523092
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  19. Fail147,585 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,585 miles
    Test number
    129830942059
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass147,585 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    147,585 miles
    Test number
    409450442044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass140,539 miles (+8,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    140,539 miles
    Test number
    588057341003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass132,039 miles (+6,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    132,039 miles
    Test number
    462652440052
    • 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. Pass125,141 miles (+8,392)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    125,141 miles
    Test number
    550986039069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass116,749 miles (+6,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    116,749 miles
    Test number
    131749048489
    • 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)

  25. Pass110,062 miles (+9,568)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    110,062 miles
    Test number
    832348337021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass100,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,494 miles
    Test number
    134046646480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y263 AEX

Does Y263 AEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y263 AEX expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y263 AEX?
The MOT on Y263 AEX expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y263 AEX done?
Y263 AEX was recorded at 216,052 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2023, an average of 6,749 miles a year.
Has Y263 AEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y263 AEX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y263 AEX 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 Y263 AEX find?
Y263 AEX passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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