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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y269 OBTMOT history

Y269 OBT is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

Y269 OBT silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,143 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y269 OBT
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y269 OBT was last recorded at 156,143 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,973 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
3,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,143 miles
  • 2024 – 155,973 miles
  • 2023 – 155,735 miles
  • 2022 – 155,620 miles
  • 2020 – 154,419 miles
  • 2019 – 146,600 miles
  • 2018 – 140,100 miles
  • 2017 – 134,608 miles
  • 2012 – 124,783 miles
  • 2011 – 115,710 miles
  • 2010 – 109,519 miles
  • 2009 – 101,227 miles
  • 2008 – 94,667 miles
  • 2007 – 89,811 miles
  • 2006 – 77,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,143 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSF/OSF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,143 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,143 miles
    Test number
    830918782969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass155,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    155,973 miles
    Test number
    996691668066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Fail155,973 miles (+238)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,973 miles
    Test number
    986483193591
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass155,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,735 miles
    Test number
    684063387450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail155,735 miles (+115)12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,735 miles
    Test number
    265485035581
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass155,620 miles (+1,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,620 miles
    Test number
    377066088740
    • 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))

  7. Pass154,419 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,419 miles
    Test number
    658328948515
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail154,415 miles (+7,815)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,415 miles
    Test number
    886422075109
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass146,600 miles (+28)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,600 miles
    Test number
    194520999646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough HEAVY (2.1.1 (a))

  10. Fail146,572 miles (+6,472)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,572 miles
    Test number
    762139174877
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 NSF/OSF INTERNALS BROKEN (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements HONEYCOMB (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements HONEYCOMB (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough HEAVY (2.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass140,100 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,100 miles
    Test number
    475692896480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,089 miles (+5,481)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,089 miles
    Test number
    291336651424
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass134,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    134,608 miles
    Test number
    505453559685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,608 miles (+9,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,608 miles
    Test number
    482489986277
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  15. Pass124,783 miles (+209)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    124,783 miles
    Test number
    618680462133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePower steering leak

  16. Fail124,574 miles (+8,864)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,574 miles
    Test number
    409430852191
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePower steering leak

  17. Pass115,710 miles (+6,191)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    115,710 miles
    Test number
    259861551415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,519 miles (+8,292)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    109,519 miles
    Test number
    391143050190
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront plate has crack

  19. Pass101,227 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    101,227 miles
    Test number
    761798939126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,667 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,667 miles
    Test number
    613616158106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,811 miles (+11,987)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    514979087077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    77,824 miles
    Test number
    193317746461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,824 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,824 miles
    Test number
    570727846002
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y269 OBT

Does Y269 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y269 OBT is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y269 OBT?
The MOT on Y269 OBT is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y269 OBT done?
Y269 OBT was recorded at 156,143 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,912 miles a year.
Has Y269 OBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y269 OBT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y269 OBT 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 Y269 OBT find?
Y269 OBT passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged; offside side repeater slightly discoloured.

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