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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y32 VVPMOT history

Y32 VVP is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 184,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
184,112 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y32 VVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y32 VVP was last recorded at 184,112 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,409 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,703 miles
Average per year
4,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,112 miles
  • 2025 – 180,409 miles
  • 2023 – 170,757 miles
  • 2022 – 163,948 miles
  • 2021 – 163,884 miles
  • 2020 – 163,103 miles
  • 2019 – 159,133 miles
  • 2018 – 155,376 miles
  • 2017 – 151,779 miles
  • 2016 – 147,785 miles
  • 2015 – 143,693 miles
  • 2014 – 138,336 miles
  • 2013 – 132,239 miles
  • 2012 – 129,114 miles
  • 2011 – 124,636 miles
  • 2010 – 119,001 miles
  • 2009 – 114,192 miles
  • 2008 – 108,274 miles
  • 2007 – 99,233 miles
  • 2006 – 87,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,112 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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass184,112 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    184,112 miles
    Test number
    366011150131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,409 miles (+9,652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    180,409 miles
    Test number
    169446380863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,757 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    170,757 miles
    Test number
    911213099926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,948 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,948 miles
    Test number
    412585570243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    163,884 miles
    Test number
    256340735762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,884 miles (+781)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,884 miles
    Test number
    229623324827
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,103 miles (+3,970)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,103 miles
    Test number
    592575989814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass159,133 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,133 miles
    Test number
    374943457422
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail159,133 miles (+3,757)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,133 miles
    Test number
    998391313707
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorPower steering component insecure pump to steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass155,376 miles (+3,597)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    155,376 miles
    Test number
    961957901665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass151,779 miles (+3,994)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,779 miles
    Test number
    795258024662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass147,785 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    147,785 miles
    Test number
    200905148142
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.65mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine.

  13. Fail147,785 miles (+4,092)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,785 miles
    Test number
    419697820442
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.65mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine.

  14. Pass143,693 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    143,693 miles
    Test number
    907199865138
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail143,693 miles (+5,357)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,693 miles
    Test number
    996279265162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass138,336 miles (+212)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    138,336 miles
    Test number
    169352184117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteN/s rear wheel binding slightly

  17. Fail138,124 miles (+5,885)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,124 miles
    Test number
    628048764120
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteN/s rear wheel binding slightly

  18. Pass132,239 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    132,239 miles
    Test number
    575537053152
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s rear spring incomplete but still located

  19. Fail132,239 miles (+3,125)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,239 miles
    Test number
    426197653166
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r lower coil spring incomplete but still located

  20. Pass129,114 miles (+30)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    129,114 miles
    Test number
    219848282141
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s rear spring incomplete

  21. Fail129,084 miles (+144)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,084 miles
    Test number
    635324282188
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s rear wheel bearing and tyre not tested
    • NoteO/s rear spring incomplete
    • NoteTraction control light on

  22. Fail128,940 miles (+4,304)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,940 miles
    Test number
    517687162173
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBRAKE PAD LIGHT ON
    • NoteO/S/R COIL SPRING INCOMPLETE LOWER
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

  23. Pass124,636 miles (+5,635)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    124,636 miles
    Test number
    868559371169
    • NoteN/S rear indecator lamp starting to fade
    • NoteO/S rear indecator lamp starting to fade
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteYellow warning light "on"

  24. Pass119,001 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    119,001 miles
    Test number
    641330060184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass114,192 miles (+117)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    114,192 miles
    Test number
    190307379168
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEdges on o/s/f tyre worn
    • NoteFront pad wear warning wire detached
    • NoteSlight movement front inner bushes

  26. Fail114,075 miles (+5,801)2 failures1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,075 miles
    Test number
    592000779171
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEdges on o/s/f tyre worn
    • NoteFront pad wear warning wire detached

  27. Pass108,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    108,274 miles
    Test number
    272942088190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail108,267 miles (+9,034)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,267 miles
    Test number
    661912888159
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  29. Pass99,233 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    99,233 miles
    Test number
    280891587163
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteTracking

  30. Fail99,233 miles (+12,139)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,233 miles
    Test number
    173531587154
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteTRACKING

  31. Pass87,094 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    87,094 miles
    Test number
    344604676154
    • 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)
    • NoteTracking for uneven tyre wear

Questions about Y32 VVP

Does Y32 VVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y32 VVP is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y32 VVP?
The MOT on Y32 VVP is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y32 VVP done?
Y32 VVP was recorded at 184,112 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,815 miles a year.
Has Y32 VVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y32 VVP has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y32 VVP 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 VVP find?
Y32 VVP passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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