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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y36 VGFMOT history

Y36 VGF is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,666 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 VGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 VGF was last recorded at 99,666 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2012: 46,451 miles, lower than 62,071 miles on 4 May 2011.

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
98,741 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
925 miles
Average per year
3,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,666 miles
  • 2024 – 98,741 miles
  • 2023 – 97,172 miles
  • 2022 – 95,573 miles
  • 2021 – 93,635 miles
  • 2020 – 91,869 miles
  • 2019 – 88,902 miles
  • 2018 – 85,963 miles
  • 2017 – 82,304 miles
  • 2016 – 78,822 miles
  • 2015 – 74,082 miles
  • 2014 – 70,990 miles
  • 2013 – 67,300 miles
  • 2012 – 46,451 miles
  • 2011 – 62,071 miles
  • 2010 – 58,114 miles
  • 2009 – 53,505 miles
  • 2008 – 48,489 miles
  • 2007 – 43,908 miles
  • 2006 – 36,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,666 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Front jacking point rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,666 miles (+925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,666 miles
    Test number
    427730055016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,741 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,741 miles
    Test number
    716084940335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,737 miles (+1,565)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,737 miles
    Test number
    195976410415
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,172 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,172 miles
    Test number
    652562719711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,168 miles (+1,595)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,168 miles
    Test number
    490784063706
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,573 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,573 miles
    Test number
    552381038533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,635 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,635 miles
    Test number
    836738201530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,633 miles (+1,764)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,633 miles
    Test number
    516768846269
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass91,869 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,869 miles
    Test number
    399676242794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,902 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,902 miles
    Test number
    934016397981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,963 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    791255263644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,304 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,304 miles
    Test number
    189082068103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point rubber missing
    • AdvisoryRear park brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair

  13. Fail82,303 miles (+3,481)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,303 miles
    Test number
    912742613786
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point rubber missing

  14. Pass78,822 miles (+4,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,822 miles
    Test number
    563414334685
    • AdvisoryRear park brake only just met braking efficiency the system may need adjustment or repair

  15. Pass74,082 miles (+3,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,082 miles
    Test number
    435476125115
    • 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)

  16. Pass70,990 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,990 miles
    Test number
    319723414187
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail70,990 miles (+3,690)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,990 miles
    Test number
    236252814171
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass67,300 miles (+20,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,300 miles
    Test number
    607910723197
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass46,451 miles (-15,620)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,451 miles
    Test number
    319079222186
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass62,071 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,071 miles
    Test number
    409994221196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,114 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    442388210109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,505 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,505 miles
    Test number
    974105629175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,489 miles
    Test number
    210030128146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,489 miles (+4,581)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,489 miles
    Test number
    524200028155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  25. Pass43,908 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,908 miles
    Test number
    463266537118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,886 miles (+5,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,886 miles
    Test number
    741994247083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass36,826 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,826 miles
    Test number
    231770336097
    • NotePOSSIBLE FUEL LEAK ,ENGINE UNDER TRAY WET WITH DIESEL

Questions about Y36 VGF

Does Y36 VGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y36 VGF is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y36 VGF?
The MOT on Y36 VGF is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y36 VGF done?
Y36 VGF was recorded at 99,666 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,177 miles a year.
Has Y36 VGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 VGF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y36 VGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y36 VGF find?
Y36 VGF passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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