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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y299 UJWMOT history

Y299 UJW is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 216,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2024
Mileage
216,162 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 UJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 UJW was last recorded at 216,162 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 4,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,127 miles · 14 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4,035 miles
Average per year
9,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 216,162 miles
  • 2021 – 212,127 miles
  • 2020 – 208,679 miles
  • 2018 – 201,260 miles
  • 2017 – 193,235 miles
  • 2016 – 184,138 miles
  • 2015 – 173,319 miles
  • 2014 – 162,631 miles
  • 2013 – 150,254 miles
  • 2012 – 138,331 miles
  • 2011 – 129,436 miles
  • 2010 – 116,209 miles
  • 2009 – 105,762 miles
  • 2008 – 87,299 miles
  • 2007 – 71,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,162 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    216,162 miles
    Test number
    619316969228
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail216,162 miles (+4,035)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,162 miles
    Test number
    705422204853
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass212,127 miles (+3,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    212,127 miles
    Test number
    793177781808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

  4. Pass208,679 miles (+7,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    208,679 miles
    Test number
    359733788292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass201,260 miles (+8,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    201,260 miles
    Test number
    197618383611
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass193,235 miles (+9,097)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    193,235 miles
    Test number
    539977284929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass184,138 miles (+10,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    184,138 miles
    Test number
    160778648245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass173,319 miles (+10,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    173,319 miles
    Test number
    908702084622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass162,631 miles (+12,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    162,631 miles
    Test number
    845868054224
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass150,254 miles (+11,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    150,254 miles
    Test number
    455999033261
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass138,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    138,331 miles
    Test number
    305634942260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,331 miles (+8,895)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,331 miles
    Test number
    638684942200
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass129,436 miles (+13,227)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    129,436 miles
    Test number
    729865341243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,209 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,209 miles
    Test number
    383458020461
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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 linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass116,209 miles (+10,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    116,209 miles
    Test number
    844968220247
    • 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 linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass105,762 miles (+18,463)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    105,762 miles
    Test number
    404224549248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,299 miles (+15,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,299 miles
    Test number
    254290038140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,493 miles
    Test number
    424968447017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,493 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,493 miles
    Test number
    292027647010
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y299 UJW

Does Y299 UJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y299 UJW expired on 13 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y299 UJW?
The MOT on Y299 UJW expired on 13 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y299 UJW done?
Y299 UJW was recorded at 216,162 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 9,002 miles a year.
Has Y299 UJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 UJW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y299 UJW 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 Y299 UJW find?
Y299 UJW passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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