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BMW 530

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y37 DGKMOT history

Y37 DGK is a green petrol BMW 530 first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

Y37 DGK green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
164,355 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 DGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 DGK was last recorded at 164,355 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,139 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
216 miles
Average per year
4,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,355 miles
  • 2025 – 164,139 miles
  • 2024 – 162,956 miles
  • 2022 – 162,141 miles
  • 2021 – 161,248 miles
  • 2020 – 160,779 miles
  • 2019 – 160,482 miles
  • 2018 – 159,400 miles
  • 2017 – 156,555 miles
  • 2016 – 150,068 miles
  • 2015 – 145,816 miles
  • 2014 – 139,433 miles
  • 2013 – 133,013 miles
  • 2012 – 127,840 miles
  • 2011 – 118,890 miles
  • 2010 – 115,568 miles
  • 2009 – 108,994 miles
  • 2008 – 99,671 miles
  • 2007 – 87,494 miles
  • 2006 – 73,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,355 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,355 miles (+216)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    164,355 miles
    Test number
    128974196003
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Pass164,139 miles (+1,183)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,139 miles
    Test number
    662300296347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass162,956 miles (+815)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,956 miles
    Test number
    349562008672
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( front arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass162,141 miles (+893)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,141 miles
    Test number
    328815363212
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass161,248 miles (+469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,248 miles
    Test number
    913193391397
    • 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))
  6. Pass160,779 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,779 miles
    Test number
    898574436053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail160,769 miles (+287)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,769 miles
    Test number
    597672377036
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass160,482 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,482 miles
    Test number
    930318989525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,400 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    159,400 miles
    Test number
    169302612451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,555 miles (+6,487)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    156,555 miles
    Test number
    549513226735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass150,068 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    150,068 miles
    Test number
    946854932952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,816 miles (+6,383)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    145,816 miles
    Test number
    507970675101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,433 miles (+6,420)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    139,433 miles
    Test number
    235262964405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,013 miles (+5,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    133,013 miles
    Test number
    267337123426
    • 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)
  15. Pass127,840 miles (+8,950)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,840 miles
    Test number
    229299122156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,890 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    118,890 miles
    Test number
    579811071007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,568 miles (+6,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    115,568 miles
    Test number
    221024610190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass108,994 miles (+9,323)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    108,994 miles
    Test number
    354990429126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,671 miles (+12,177)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    472016498032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,494 miles (+13,809)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    370053817174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,685 miles
    Test number
    724954316153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 DGK

Does Y37 DGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y37 DGK is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y37 DGK?
The MOT on Y37 DGK is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y37 DGK done?
Y37 DGK was recorded at 164,355 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 4,555 miles a year.
Has Y37 DGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 DGK has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y37 DGK 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 Y37 DGK find?
Y37 DGK passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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