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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y872 NMRMOT history

Y872 NMR is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 187,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

Y872 NMR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
187,084 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 NMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 NMR was last recorded at 187,084 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 5,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,197 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,887 miles
Average per year
7,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,084 miles
  • 2025 – 181,197 miles
  • 2024 – 176,727 miles
  • 2022 – 176,657 miles
  • 2020 – 172,802 miles
  • 2019 – 166,307 miles
  • 2018 – 162,450 miles
  • 2017 – 157,735 miles
  • 2016 – 153,279 miles
  • 2015 – 148,669 miles
  • 2014 – 140,441 miles
  • 2013 – 134,248 miles
  • 2012 – 126,497 miles
  • 2011 – 117,839 miles
  • 2010 – 107,643 miles
  • 2009 – 71,745 miles
  • 2008 – 55,984 miles
  • 2007 – 45,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,084 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,084 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    187,084 miles
    Test number
    116546543508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,197 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    181,197 miles
    Test number
    980895697872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,727 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    176,727 miles
    Test number
    386139797553
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail176,657 miles (+3,855)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,657 miles
    Test number
    531407353647
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass172,802 miles (+6,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,802 miles
    Test number
    997276622549
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass166,307 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    166,307 miles
    Test number
    585671225573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  7. Fail166,229 miles (+3,779)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,229 miles
    Test number
    170077078520
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  8. Pass162,450 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    162,450 miles
    Test number
    364824692570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,449 miles (+4,714)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,449 miles
    Test number
    208606036876
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe from front to rear leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass157,735 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    157,735 miles
    Test number
    792706144932
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tailgate struts weak

  11. Fail157,731 miles (+4,452)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,731 miles
    Test number
    375239929030
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded along floor to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tailgate struts weak

  12. Pass153,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    153,279 miles
    Test number
    139662853092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tierod arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pipes to rear corroded
    • AdvisoryExhausat heat sheilds loose

  13. Fail153,279 miles (+4,610)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,279 miles
    Test number
    661548702292
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tierod arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pipes to rear corroded
    • AdvisoryExhausat heat sheilds loose

  14. Pass148,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,669 miles
    Test number
    649310615146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,669 miles (+8,228)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,669 miles
    Test number
    258710615465
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass140,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,441 miles
    Test number
    666179774052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail140,441 miles (+6,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,441 miles
    Test number
    138939674497
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass134,248 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,248 miles
    Test number
    507175283019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront side lights flicker with just ignition on

  19. Fail134,248 miles (+7,751)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,248 miles
    Test number
    425434783019
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront side lights flicker with just ignition on

  20. Pass126,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,497 miles
    Test number
    889718752050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,497 miles (+8,658)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,497 miles
    Test number
    339055152029
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass117,839 miles (+658)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,839 miles
    Test number
    598294281004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play n/s inner rack joint

  23. Fail117,181 miles (+9,538)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,181 miles
    Test number
    206737971026
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play n/s inner rack joint

  24. Pass107,643 miles (+35,898)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    107,643 miles
    Test number
    370045360176
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn nearside and offside
    • NoteSlight binding on offside rear brake

  25. Pass71,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    880378949169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,745 miles (+15,761)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    624106949119
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  27. Pass55,984 miles (+10,814)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,984 miles
    Test number
    152765968115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,170 miles
    Test number
    324365317226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y872 NMR

Does Y872 NMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 NMR is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y872 NMR?
The MOT on Y872 NMR is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y872 NMR done?
Y872 NMR was recorded at 187,084 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 7,481 miles a year.
Has Y872 NMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 NMR has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y872 NMR 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 Y872 NMR find?
Y872 NMR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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