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BMW 530

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y298 RURMOT history

Y298 RUR is a green petrol BMW 530 first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2023
Mileage
100,792 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 RUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 RUR was last recorded at 100,792 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,778 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,792 miles
  • 2021 – 95,797 miles
  • 2020 – 90,118 miles
  • 2019 – 86,383 miles
  • 2018 – 83,354 miles
  • 2017 – 78,463 miles
  • 2016 – 74,695 miles
  • 2015 – 70,636 miles
  • 2014 – 63,315 miles
  • 2013 – 54,471 miles
  • 2012 – 35,264 miles
  • 2011 – 33,070 miles
  • 2010 – 30,880 miles
  • 2009 – 26,779 miles
  • 2008 – 24,230 miles
  • 2007 – 21,519 miles
  • 2006 – 18,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,792 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 front bumper insecure

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,792 miles (+14)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,792 miles
    Test number
    893901668374
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

  2. Fail100,778 miles (+4,981)2 dangerous5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,778 miles
    Test number
    242145704740
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure rear silencer
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

  3. Pass95,797 miles (+119)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,797 miles
    Test number
    886607841228
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance just met requirements

  4. Fail95,678 miles (+5,560)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,678 miles
    Test number
    536583578495
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance just met requirements

  5. Pass90,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,118 miles
    Test number
    295336478524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail90,118 miles (+3,735)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,118 miles
    Test number
    507880210524
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass86,383 miles (+81)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    421564181228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail86,302 miles (+2,948)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,302 miles
    Test number
    872641065438
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass83,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,354 miles
    Test number
    492876867157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working

  10. Fail83,354 miles (+4,891)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,354 miles
    Test number
    418001727857
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working

  11. Pass78,463 miles (+3,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    997960089241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass74,695 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,695 miles
    Test number
    748990998658
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail74,694 miles (+4,058)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,694 miles
    Test number
    442945706946
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  14. Pass70,636 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,636 miles
    Test number
    835691397355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

  15. Fail70,636 miles (+7,321)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,636 miles
    Test number
    291398762373
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

  16. Pass63,315 miles (+4)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,315 miles
    Test number
    485853424436
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on

  17. Fail63,311 miles (+8,840)1 failure8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,311 miles
    Test number
    907102024326
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on

  18. Pass54,471 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,471 miles
    Test number
    478964123341
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteExhaust tailbox heatshield insecure.
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect front to rear brakepipes due to routing under protective covers.

  19. Fail54,471 miles (+9,460)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,471 miles
    Test number
    638243423351
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteExhaust tailbox heatshield insecure.
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect front to rear brakepipes due to routing under protective covers.

  20. Pass45,011 miles (+9,747)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,011 miles
    Test number
    259383833185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass35,264 miles (+2,194)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,264 miles
    Test number
    249719222192
    • NoteAll 4 tyres slightly perished
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted

  22. Pass33,070 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,070 miles
    Test number
    385577731154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,880 miles (+4,101)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,880 miles
    Test number
    992848330121
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly pited

  24. Pass26,779 miles (+2,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,779 miles
    Test number
    544192239135
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass24,230 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,230 miles
    Test number
    972137738157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,519 miles (+3,058)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,519 miles
    Test number
    722398637166
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished slightly

  27. Pass18,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,461 miles
    Test number
    314816736162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 RUR

Does Y298 RUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 RUR expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 RUR?
The MOT on Y298 RUR expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 RUR done?
Y298 RUR was recorded at 100,792 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 4,993 miles a year.
Has Y298 RUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 RUR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y298 RUR 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 Y298 RUR find?
Y298 RUR passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.

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