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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y32 TCTMOT history

Y32 TCT is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2025
Mileage
169,657 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y32 TCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y32 TCT was last recorded at 169,657 miles on 19 Oct 2024, 267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,390 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
267 miles
Average per year
6,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,657 miles
  • 2022 – 169,390 miles
  • 2020 – 166,625 miles
  • 2019 – 162,158 miles
  • 2018 – 155,235 miles
  • 2017 – 146,662 miles
  • 2016 – 138,428 miles
  • 2015 – 128,463 miles
  • 2014 – 119,325 miles
  • 2013 – 110,548 miles
  • 2012 – 101,425 miles
  • 2011 – 92,639 miles
  • 2010 – 85,789 miles
  • 2009 – 74,590 miles
  • 2008 – 65,182 miles
  • 2007 – 54,163 miles
  • 2006 – 48,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,657 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,657 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,657 miles
    Test number
    834317980894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,390 miles
    Test number
    816840999417
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail169,390 miles (+2,765)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,390 miles
    Test number
    429467771344
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass166,625 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    166,625 miles
    Test number
    918882789934
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail166,624 miles (+4,466)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,624 miles
    Test number
    197300930516
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  6. Pass162,158 miles (+6,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,158 miles
    Test number
    308050990985
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
  7. Pass155,235 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,235 miles
    Test number
    950602119050
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
  8. Fail155,234 miles (+8,572)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,234 miles
    Test number
    836663800622
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
  9. Pass146,662 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    146,662 miles
    Test number
    819706827501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,606 miles (+8,178)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,606 miles
    Test number
    293016007473
    • 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)
    • 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)
  11. Pass138,428 miles (+9,965)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,428 miles
    Test number
    206046767705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,463 miles (+9,138)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,463 miles
    Test number
    398485905179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,325 miles (+80)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,325 miles
    Test number
    505465604104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion to inner faces of rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight underbody corrosion
  14. Fail119,245 miles (+8,697)1 failure4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,245 miles
    Test number
    239390704498
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion to inner faces of rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight underbody corrosion
  15. Pass110,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,548 miles
    Test number
    625338503106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail110,548 miles (+9,123)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,548 miles
    Test number
    648928003125
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass101,425 miles (+8,786)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,425 miles
    Test number
    485445112127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  18. Pass92,639 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    235613921417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,256 miles (+6,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,256 miles
    Test number
    937841511159
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass85,789 miles (+11,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,789 miles
    Test number
    240770320443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass74,590 miles (+9,408)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,590 miles
    Test number
    882826809102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
  22. Pass65,182 miles (+11,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,182 miles
    Test number
    763629918195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,163 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,163 miles
    Test number
    524410127161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,979 miles (+5,410)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,979 miles
    Test number
    541090617188
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  25. Pass48,569 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,569 miles
    Test number
    410083306144
    • NoteNails in n/s/r, o/s/f & o/s/r tyres

Questions about Y32 TCT

Does Y32 TCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y32 TCT expired on 18 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y32 TCT?
The MOT on Y32 TCT expired on 18 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y32 TCT done?
Y32 TCT was recorded at 169,657 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2024, an average of 6,539 miles a year.
Has Y32 TCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y32 TCT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y32 TCT 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 Y32 TCT find?
Y32 TCT passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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