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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y289 OBLMOT history

Y289 OBL is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 13 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
168,561 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 OBL was last recorded at 168,561 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 4,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2007: 37,018 miles, lower than 70,956 miles on 27 Oct 2006.
  • 18 Dec 2017: 67,362 miles, lower than 147,945 miles on 16 Dec 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,763 miles · 7 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,798 miles
Average per year
5,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,561 miles
  • 2022 – 163,763 miles
  • 2021 – 161,902 miles
  • 2020 – 161,043 miles
  • 2019 – 159,087 miles
  • 2018 – 155,062 miles
  • 2017 – 150,631 miles
  • 2016 – 147,945 miles
  • 2015 – 143,648 miles
  • 2014 – 141,109 miles
  • 2013 – 138,037 miles
  • 2012 – 133,850 miles
  • 2011 – 130,218 miles
  • 2010 – 123,109 miles
  • 2009 – 114,507 miles
  • 2008 – 100,529 miles
  • 2007 – 86,768 miles
  • 2006 – 70,956 miles
  • 2005 – 60,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,561 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,561 miles (+4,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    168,561 miles
    Test number
    810519022493
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,763 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,763 miles
    Test number
    289869696025
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass161,902 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,902 miles
    Test number
    352585314321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,043 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    161,043 miles
    Test number
    132420227524
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT. (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass159,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,087 miles
    Test number
    677991608128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail159,087 miles (+4,025)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,087 miles
    Test number
    989298368271
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass155,062 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    155,062 miles
    Test number
    255847304914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    150,631 miles
    Test number
    576166754762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,362 miles (-80,583)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,362 miles
    Test number
    381231876890
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  10. Pass147,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    147,945 miles
    Test number
    398310228222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail147,945 miles (+4,297)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,945 miles
    Test number
    561798339409
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass143,648 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    143,648 miles
    Test number
    213878161924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail143,643 miles (+2,534)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,643 miles
    Test number
    268639397520
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass141,109 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    141,109 miles
    Test number
    427625844404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    138,037 miles
    Test number
    399226233313
    • 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)

  16. Fail138,033 miles (+4,183)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,033 miles
    Test number
    346536533336
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)

  17. Pass133,850 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    133,850 miles
    Test number
    906395942339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,218 miles (+7,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    130,218 miles
    Test number
    327302041372
    • NoteExhaust flexy down pipe leaking

  19. Pass123,109 miles (+8,602)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    123,109 miles
    Test number
    111248240399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,507 miles (+13,978)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    114,507 miles
    Test number
    423770759372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,529 miles (+13,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    100,529 miles
    Test number
    773156048357
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass86,768 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    650824557372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,603 miles (+49,585)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    86,603 miles
    Test number
    944848947324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,018 miles (-33,938)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,018 miles
    Test number
    912976437086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,956 miles (+10,157)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,956 miles
    Test number
    843610306375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    60,799 miles
    Test number
    453485515307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y289 OBL

Does Y289 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 OBL expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 OBL?
The MOT on Y289 OBL expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 OBL done?
Y289 OBL was recorded at 168,561 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 5,870 miles a year.
Has Y289 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 OBL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on Y289 OBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y289 OBL find?
Y289 OBL passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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