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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y289 PRDMOT history

Y289 PRD is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,913 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 PRD
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
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 PRD was last recorded at 143,913 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,898 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,913 miles
  • 2025 – 138,811 miles
  • 2024 – 130,463 miles
  • 2023 – 125,568 miles
  • 2022 – 125,230 miles
  • 2021 – 121,802 miles
  • 2020 – 113,711 miles
  • 2019 – 104,763 miles
  • 2018 – 100,051 miles
  • 2017 – 83,319 miles
  • 2016 – 79,419 miles
  • 2015 – 76,309 miles
  • 2014 – 73,228 miles
  • 2013 – 69,538 miles
  • 2012 – 66,418 miles
  • 2011 – 62,763 miles
  • 2010 – 59,644 miles
  • 2009 – 57,017 miles
  • 2008 – 53,974 miles
  • 2007 – 50,085 miles
  • 2006 – 46,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,913 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,913 miles (+15)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,913 miles
    Test number
    560052053688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail143,898 miles (+5,087)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,898 miles
    Test number
    355685824374
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass138,811 miles (+8,348)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,811 miles
    Test number
    124217098149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass130,463 miles (+103)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,463 miles
    Test number
    288199311765
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail130,360 miles (+4,792)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,360 miles
    Test number
    480795483251
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass125,568 miles (+338)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,568 miles
    Test number
    101649667222
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,230 miles (+3,428)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,230 miles
    Test number
    117393376123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,802 miles (+8,091)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,802 miles
    Test number
    550280989516
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray Missing

  9. Pass113,711 miles (+8,948)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,711 miles
    Test number
    168908292506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission rear end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,763 miles (+4,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,763 miles
    Test number
    658520392107
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,051 miles (+16,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    409242481633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint has movment
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded

  12. Pass83,319 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    717192586871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,419 miles (+3,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,419 miles
    Test number
    415606626329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass76,309 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    277772915416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,228 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,228 miles
    Test number
    128535404141
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail73,228 miles (+3,690)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,228 miles
    Test number
    826784104132
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass69,538 miles (+3,120)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,538 miles
    Test number
    298407903110
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight cut in tread offside rear tyre.

  18. Pass66,418 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,418 miles
    Test number
    816520112192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail66,405 miles (+3,642)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    649988102162
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass62,763 miles (+3,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    709838701108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,644 miles (+2,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,644 miles
    Test number
    953594210169
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass57,017 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    980913119157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,974 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,974 miles
    Test number
    493253518116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,085 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,085 miles
    Test number
    522969707122
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,085 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,085 miles
    Test number
    892879807169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,308 miles
    Test number
    554866626192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y289 PRD

Does Y289 PRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 PRD is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y289 PRD?
The MOT on Y289 PRD is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y289 PRD done?
Y289 PRD was recorded at 143,913 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has Y289 PRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 PRD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y289 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 Y289 PRD find?
Y289 PRD passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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