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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y311 LAPMOT history

Y311 LAP is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 310,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
310,054 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y311 LAP was last recorded at 310,054 miles on 20 May 2025, 10,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
299,743 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
10,311 miles
Average per year
9,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 310,054 miles
  • 2024 – 299,743 miles
  • 2023 – 291,219 miles
  • 2022 – 284,489 miles
  • 2021 – 281,743 miles
  • 2020 – 269,771 miles
  • 2019 – 261,697 miles
  • 2018 – 255,741 miles
  • 2017 – 246,210 miles
  • 2015 – 242,884 miles
  • 2014 – 235,123 miles
  • 2013 – 226,016 miles
  • 2012 – 223,372 miles
  • 2011 – 216,193 miles
  • 2010 – 199,768 miles
  • 2009 – 181,116 miles
  • 2008 – 164,075 miles
  • 2007 – 148,285 miles
  • 2006 – 127,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass310,054 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus out of round (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass310,054 miles (+10,311)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    310,054 miles
    Test number
    801071586642
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus out of round (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass299,743 miles (+8,524)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    299,743 miles
    Test number
    892729598744
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass291,219 miles (+6,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    291,219 miles
    Test number
    663290381208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass284,489 miles (+2,746)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    284,489 miles
    Test number
    694953772822
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head light adjuster slower in operation to near side
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass281,743 miles (+11,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    281,743 miles
    Test number
    892342167271
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass269,771 miles (+8,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    269,771 miles
    Test number
    953374463178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass261,697 miles (+5,956)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    261,697 miles
    Test number
    858474103514
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass255,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    255,741 miles
    Test number
    485599208444
    • 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)

  9. Fail255,741 miles (+9,531)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,741 miles
    Test number
    244910027210
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  10. Pass246,210 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    246,210 miles
    Test number
    906050321598
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension lift light on

  11. Fail246,210 miles (+3,326)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,210 miles
    Test number
    276233614903
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension lift light on

  12. Pass242,884 miles (+161)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    242,884 miles
    Test number
    216802295007
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail242,723 miles (+7,600)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,723 miles
    Test number
    157113585022
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass235,123 miles (+9,107)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    235,123 miles
    Test number
    905857174024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  15. Pass226,016 miles (+98)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    226,016 miles
    Test number
    467057483013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Fail225,918 miles (+2,546)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,918 miles
    Test number
    549088973063
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass223,372 miles (+7,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    223,372 miles
    Test number
    165981162050
    • 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. Pass216,193 miles (+16,425)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    216,193 miles
    Test number
    966756161090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass199,768 miles (+18,652)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    199,768 miles
    Test number
    104387260047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass181,116 miles (+17,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    181,116 miles
    Test number
    523378759049
    • NoteWASHERS HAVE A LEAK FROM A PIPE UNDER THE BONNET BUT PROVIDE ENOUGH FLUID TO SCREEN

  21. Pass164,075 miles (+15,790)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    164,075 miles
    Test number
    164250678407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass148,285 miles (+20,503)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    148,285 miles
    Test number
    654642987014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass127,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    127,782 miles
    Test number
    110531466447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y311 LAP

Does Y311 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y311 LAP expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y311 LAP?
The MOT on Y311 LAP expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y311 LAP done?
Y311 LAP was recorded at 310,054 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 9,485 miles a year.
Has Y311 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 LAP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on Y311 LAP 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 Y311 LAP find?
Y311 LAP passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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