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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

Y4 BBXMOT history

Y4 BBX is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
112,038 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 BBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 BBX was last recorded at 112,038 miles on 19 May 2026, 6,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,855 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,183 miles
Average per year
6,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,038 miles
  • 2025 – 105,855 miles
  • 2024 – 99,038 miles
  • 2023 – 87,802 miles
  • 2022 – 79,623 miles
  • 2021 – 68,664 miles
  • 2020 – 58,312 miles
  • 2019 – 45,988 miles
  • 2017 – 33,955 miles
  • 2016 – 22,142 miles
  • 2015 – 20,783 miles
  • 2013 – 20,102 miles
  • 2012 – 18,603 miles
  • 2011 – 15,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,038 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,038 miles (+6,183)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,038 miles
    Test number
    800600909512
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,855 miles (+6,817)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,855 miles
    Test number
    360704520146
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,038 miles (+11,236)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,038 miles
    Test number
    978917750278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,802 miles (+8,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,802 miles
    Test number
    955367770977
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass79,623 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    395136628940
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen glass slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,621 miles (+10,957)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,621 miles
    Test number
    224548795499
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen glass slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,664 miles (+10,352)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,664 miles
    Test number
    834872849928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    108227591148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail58,312 miles (+12,324)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    121855503390
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass45,988 miles (+12,033)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,988 miles
    Test number
    161448761747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,955 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,955 miles
    Test number
    120535782522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,954 miles (+11,812)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,954 miles
    Test number
    142672165343
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass22,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,142 miles
    Test number
    706610105022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,142 miles (+1,359)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,142 miles
    Test number
    240328589948
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass20,783 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,783 miles
    Test number
    596010175101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,102 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    20,102 miles
    Test number
    678577433376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,603 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,603 miles
    Test number
    849174612336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,864 miles
    Test number
    945453571210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 BBX

Does Y4 BBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 BBX is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 BBX?
The MOT on Y4 BBX is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 BBX done?
Y4 BBX was recorded at 112,038 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 6,572 miles a year.
Has Y4 BBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 BBX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y4 BBX 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 Y4 BBX find?
Y4 BBX passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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