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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y38 HHUMOT history

Y38 HHU is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

Y38 HHU silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2024
Mileage
117,599 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 HHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 HHU was last recorded at 117,599 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 7,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,162 miles · 24 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7,437 miles
Average per year
2,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,599 miles
  • 2022 – 110,162 miles
  • 2021 – 101,803 miles
  • 2017 – 101,770 miles
  • 2016 – 101,723 miles
  • 2015 – 101,487 miles
  • 2014 – 101,339 miles
  • 2013 – 100,654 miles
  • 2011 – 98,357 miles
  • 2010 – 95,869 miles
  • 2009 – 86,308 miles
  • 2008 – 84,062 miles
  • 2007 – 81,962 miles
  • 2006 – 67,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,599 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,599 miles (+7,437)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,599 miles
    Test number
    207884028621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,162 miles (+8,359)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,162 miles
    Test number
    240027455247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,803 miles
    Test number
    503795450789
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr inner sill slight corrosion

  4. Fail101,803 miles (+33)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,803 miles
    Test number
    404931243817
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr inner sill slight corrosion

  5. Pass101,770 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,770 miles
    Test number
    689397330606
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp faded
    • AdvisoryO/s rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  6. Pass101,723 miles (+236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,723 miles
    Test number
    999109173314
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and low inner edges

  7. Pass101,487 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,487 miles
    Test number
    939944761675
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres cracking due to age

  8. Pass101,339 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,339 miles
    Test number
    306553924210
    • NoteBoth rear tyres crcking up in tread

  9. Fail101,339 miles (+685)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,339 miles
    Test number
    679138314237
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres crcking up in tread

  10. Pass100,654 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    100,654 miles
    Test number
    566464523207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  11. Fail100,654 miles (+2,297)1 failure2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,654 miles
    Test number
    297561523239
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  12. Pass98,357 miles (+24)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,357 miles
    Test number
    517718911183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc poor condition

  13. Fail98,333 miles (+2,464)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,333 miles
    Test number
    519460011175
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc poor condition

  14. Pass95,869 miles (+9,561)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    95,869 miles
    Test number
    233030120493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Pass86,308 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,308 miles
    Test number
    752658019100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,062 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,062 miles
    Test number
    782953768001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass84,062 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,062 miles
    Test number
    810903168037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,962 miles (+14,138)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,962 miles
    Test number
    843247487087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,824 miles
    Test number
    100488786064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 HHU

Does Y38 HHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 HHU expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 HHU?
The MOT on Y38 HHU expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 HHU done?
Y38 HHU was recorded at 117,599 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 2,830 miles a year.
Has Y38 HHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 HHU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y38 HHU 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 Y38 HHU find?
Y38 HHU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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