
BMW 530
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc
Y283 PRDMOT history
Y283 PRD is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 247,144 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 247,144 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,890 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y283 PRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y283 PRD was last recorded at 247,144 miles on 1 Sept 2022, 6,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 240,239 miles · 26 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,905 miles
- Average per year
- 9,890 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 247,144 miles
- 2021 – 240,239 miles
- 2020 – 234,135 miles
- 2019 – 230,159 miles
- 2018 – 211,544 miles
- 2017 – 191,387 miles
- 2016 – 191,186 miles
- 2015 – 189,250 miles
- 2014 – 181,112 miles
- 2013 – 166,989 miles
- 2012 – 154,179 miles
- 2011 – 143,053 miles
- 2010 – 129,208 miles
- 2009 – 118,428 miles
- 2008 – 107,752 miles
- 2007 – 98,816 miles
- 2006 – 85,570 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point covers (skirt) fitted not allowing proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point covers (skirt) fitted not allowing proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 1 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass247,144 miles (+6,905)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 247,144 miles
- Test number
- 152685733123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point covers (skirt) fitted not allowing proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point covers (skirt) fitted not allowing proper inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass240,239 miles (+6,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 240,239 miles
- Test number
- 874997369547
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass234,135 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 234,135 miles
- Test number
- 620329696715
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail234,129 miles (+3,970)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,129 miles
- Test number
- 451852297368
- 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))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened offside & nearside D-Bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass230,159 miles (+18,615)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 230,159 miles
- Test number
- 855877854274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,544 miles (+20,157)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 211,544 miles
- Test number
- 332732994521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 191,387 miles
- Test number
- 419799017038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,387 miles (+201)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,387 miles
- Test number
- 654892332167
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass191,186 miles (+1,936)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 191,186 miles
- Test number
- 527286211211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,250 miles (+8,138)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 189,250 miles
- Test number
- 192961742199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,112 miles (+14,123)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 181,112 miles
- Test number
- 908085404387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,989 miles (+12,810)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 166,989 miles
- Test number
- 449046403396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,179 miles (+11,126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 154,179 miles
- Test number
- 668461692284
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass143,053 miles (+13,845)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 143,053 miles
- Test number
- 568231301366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,208 miles (+10,780)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 129,208 miles
- Test number
- 250364980232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,428 miles (+10,676)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 118,428 miles
- Test number
- 143291569103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,752 miles (+8,936)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 107,752 miles
- Test number
- 952431458151
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,816 miles (+13,246)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2008
- Odometer
- 98,816 miles
- Test number
- 853047527166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 85,570 miles
- Test number
- 952231926148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y283 PRD
- Does Y283 PRD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y283 PRD expired on 31 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y283 PRD?
- The MOT on Y283 PRD expired on 31 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y283 PRD done?
- Y283 PRD was recorded at 247,144 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2022, an average of 9,890 miles a year.
- Has Y283 PRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y283 PRD has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y283 PRD 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 Y283 PRD find?
- Y283 PRD passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point covers (skirt) fitted not allowing proper inspection, and 3 more.
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