BMW 530
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y303 NBLMOT history
Y303 NBL is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,369 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 158,369 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,173 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y303 NBL
- 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
- 15 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y303 NBL was last recorded at 158,369 miles on 18 Nov 2022, 3,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 155,003 miles · 20 Aug 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 3,366 miles
- Average per year
- 5,173 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 158,369 miles
- 2020 – 155,003 miles
- 2019 – 154,216 miles
- 2015 – 152,985 miles
- 2014 – 151,717 miles
- 2013 – 144,599 miles
- 2012 – 129,796 miles
- 2011 – 116,843 miles
- 2010 – 104,865 miles
- 2009 – 94,069 miles
- 2008 – 81,901 miles
- 2007 – 76,283 miles
- 2006 – 72,280 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 248755463190
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 780187535800
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 810105367742
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,369 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 158,369 miles
- Test number
- 357327214086
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 491959452303
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,003 miles (+787)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 155,003 miles
- Test number
- 876146867809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 154,216 miles
- Test number
- 219169457606
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 810030308108
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres between front axle and rear axle
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
FailMileage not read9 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 776527015420
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres between front axle and rear axle
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass152,985 miles (+1,268)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 152,985 miles
- Test number
- 379445625410
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass151,717 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 151,717 miles
- Test number
- 606165404110
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail151,717 miles (+7,118)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,717 miles
- Test number
- 179945104189
- 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)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass144,599 miles (+14,803)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 144,599 miles
- Test number
- 547232583098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,796 miles (+12,953)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 129,796 miles
- Test number
- 578921612014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,843 miles (+11,978)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 116,843 miles
- Test number
- 716320211045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,865 miles (+10,796)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 104,865 miles
- Test number
- 763281040030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,069 miles (+12,168)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 94,069 miles
- Test number
- 193424569052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,901 miles (+5,618)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 81,901 miles
- Test number
- 401918878040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,283 miles (+4,003)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 76,283 miles
- Test number
- 104266667475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,280 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 72,280 miles
- Test number
- 362397386007
- NoteNO/PLATE LIGHT NEEDS CHECKING OUT †WINDSCREEN WASHERS NOT EFFECTIVE
Questions about Y303 NBL
- Does Y303 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y303 NBL is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y303 NBL?
- The MOT on Y303 NBL is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y303 NBL done?
- Y303 NBL was recorded at 158,369 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2022, an average of 5,173 miles a year.
- Has Y303 NBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y303 NBL has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on Y303 NBL 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 Y303 NBL find?
- Y303 NBL passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.
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