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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

Y4 TTYMOT history

Y4 TTY is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,881 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 TTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 TTY was last recorded at 101,881 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2015: 33,299 miles, lower than 33,928 miles on 17 Mar 2015.

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
101,851 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
5,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,881 miles
  • 2025 – 97,185 miles
  • 2024 – 92,578 miles
  • 2023 – 88,795 miles
  • 2022 – 83,134 miles
  • 2021 – 79,353 miles
  • 2020 – 76,617 miles
  • 2019 – 71,699 miles
  • 2018 – 66,052 miles
  • 2017 – 59,279 miles
  • 2016 – 51,850 miles
  • 2015 – 33,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,881 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, belt not tested.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,881 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,881 miles
    Test number
    358099865663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail101,851 miles (+4,666)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    673756008927
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass97,185 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,185 miles
    Test number
    443180335485
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

  4. Fail97,115 miles (+4,537)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,115 miles
    Test number
    727842854001
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

  5. Pass92,578 miles (+3,783)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,578 miles
    Test number
    276099773460
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass88,795 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    163409303333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail88,696 miles (+5,562)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,696 miles
    Test number
    138619627942
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass83,134 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,134 miles
    Test number
    950053574673
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail83,071 miles (+3,718)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,071 miles
    Test number
    286151777024
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass79,353 miles (+2,736)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,353 miles
    Test number
    198655425719
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass76,617 miles (+4,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,617 miles
    Test number
    126678904373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Pass71,699 miles (+110)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,699 miles
    Test number
    125650779820
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted, belt not tested.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber gaitor split

  13. Fail71,589 miles (+5,537)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    234150282838
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted, belt not tested.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber gaitor split

  14. Pass66,052 miles (+6,773)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,052 miles
    Test number
    879937241763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,279 miles (+7,429)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,279 miles
    Test number
    694962744746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,850 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,850 miles
    Test number
    331785159978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,794 miles (+11,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    648464086129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,299 miles (-629)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,299 miles
    Test number
    435249575082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,928 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,928 miles
    Test number
    116336975467
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer shoulder

Questions about Y4 TTY

Does Y4 TTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 TTY is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 TTY?
The MOT on Y4 TTY is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 TTY done?
Y4 TTY was recorded at 101,881 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,887 miles a year.
Has Y4 TTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 TTY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 TTY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y4 TTY find?
Y4 TTY passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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