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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y307 OBTMOT history

Y307 OBT is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2021.

Y307 OBT black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
107,192 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y307 OBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y307 OBT was last recorded at 107,192 miles on 12 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2010: 85,386 miles, lower than 85,836 miles on 20 Jul 2010.
  • 30 Jul 2013: 104,940 miles, lower than 104,943 miles on 23 Jul 2013.

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
107,192 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 107,192 miles
  • 2020 – 107,125 miles
  • 2019 – 106,484 miles
  • 2018 – 105,761 miles
  • 2013 – 104,940 miles
  • 2012 – 101,717 miles
  • 2011 – 95,916 miles
  • 2010 – 85,386 miles
  • 2009 – 72,677 miles
  • 2008 – 70,580 miles
  • 2007 – 66,435 miles
  • 2006 – 61,152 miles
  • 2005 – 57,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,192 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front to rear poorly fitted (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,192 miles
    Test number
    391859185355
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front to rear poorly fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail107,192 miles (+67)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,192 miles
    Test number
    736786188705
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front to rear poorly fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass107,125 miles (+641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,125 miles
    Test number
    968923676402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass106,484 miles (+723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,484 miles
    Test number
    306409467030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass105,761 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,761 miles
    Test number
    938836853591
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  6. Fail105,760 miles (+1)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,760 miles
    Test number
    374663690536
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  7. Fail105,759 miles (+819)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,759 miles
    Test number
    832615045286
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER SILL (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER SILL (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated REARS (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass104,940 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,940 miles
    Test number
    257701013293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,943 miles (+3,226)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,943 miles
    Test number
    207504203227
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass101,717 miles (+5,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    101,717 miles
    Test number
    865618692100
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass95,916 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,916 miles
    Test number
    538306901223
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail95,914 miles (+10,528)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    476181901289
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass85,386 miles (-450)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,386 miles
    Test number
    364182800400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,836 miles (+13,159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,836 miles
    Test number
    580611700282
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass72,677 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,677 miles
    Test number
    954637399162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,580 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    340793348427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,435 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,435 miles
    Test number
    373733047241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,152 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,152 miles
    Test number
    194162446276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,258 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    57,258 miles
    Test number
    730252845222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    303941305268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y307 OBT

Does Y307 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y307 OBT expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y307 OBT?
The MOT on Y307 OBT expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y307 OBT done?
Y307 OBT was recorded at 107,192 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2021, an average of 3,064 miles a year.
Has Y307 OBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y307 OBT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y307 OBT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y307 OBT find?
Y307 OBT passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear poorly fitted; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.

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