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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y873 ONTMOT history

Y873 ONT is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 240,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
240,281 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 ONT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 ONT was last recorded at 240,281 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,149 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,132 miles
Average per year
7,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,281 miles
  • 2025 – 237,149 miles
  • 2024 – 233,967 miles
  • 2023 – 229,985 miles
  • 2022 – 227,352 miles
  • 2020 – 224,311 miles
  • 2019 – 220,180 miles
  • 2018 – 214,592 miles
  • 2017 – 208,911 miles
  • 2016 – 189,456 miles
  • 2015 – 181,498 miles
  • 2014 – 173,550 miles
  • 2013 – 166,349 miles
  • 2012 – 156,672 miles
  • 2011 – 148,416 miles
  • 2010 – 135,360 miles
  • 2009 – 126,731 miles
  • 2008 – 118,333 miles
  • 2007 – 106,010 miles
  • 2006 – 87,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,281 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,281 miles (+3,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    240,281 miles
    Test number
    154276441332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass237,149 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    237,149 miles
    Test number
    632925208964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass233,967 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    233,967 miles
    Test number
    148253862931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass229,985 miles (+2,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    229,985 miles
    Test number
    716555640962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass227,352 miles (+3,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    227,352 miles
    Test number
    998048604820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass224,311 miles (+4,131)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    224,311 miles
    Test number
    549747962425
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass220,180 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    220,180 miles
    Test number
    828302620076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail220,180 miles (+5,588)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,180 miles
    Test number
    760344706155
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass214,592 miles (+5,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    214,592 miles
    Test number
    236634067812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass208,911 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    208,911 miles
    Test number
    443944819868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Fail208,911 miles (+19,455)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,911 miles
    Test number
    646516846057
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear part of sill panel (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear part of sill panel (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  12. Pass189,456 miles (+7,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    189,456 miles
    Test number
    839249675603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front surface cracks on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass181,498 miles (+7,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    181,498 miles
    Test number
    269108645050
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass173,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    173,550 miles
    Test number
    275091124092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail173,550 miles (+7,201)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,550 miles
    Test number
    337991024024
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass166,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    166,349 miles
    Test number
    455854543045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail166,349 miles (+9,677)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,349 miles
    Test number
    459154543095
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail156,672 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,672 miles
    Test number
    588797842084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  19. Pass156,672 miles (+8,256)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    156,672 miles
    Test number
    785427742086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass148,416 miles (+13,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    148,416 miles
    Test number
    638388331087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass135,360 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    121321820415
    • NoteOsf inner and nsf inner pads look low

  22. Fail135,360 miles (+8,629)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    881451620016
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOsf inner and nsf inner pads look low

  23. Pass126,731 miles (+8,398)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    126,731 miles
    Test number
    363251029036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSF tyre worn on edges

  24. Pass118,333 miles (+12,323)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    118,333 miles
    Test number
    921361728087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,010 miles (+18,418)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    106,010 miles
    Test number
    331093827039
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn badly on inner edges

  26. Pass87,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    103353216455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y873 ONT

Does Y873 ONT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y873 ONT is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y873 ONT?
The MOT on Y873 ONT is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y873 ONT done?
Y873 ONT was recorded at 240,281 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,620 miles a year.
Has Y873 ONT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 ONT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on Y873 ONT 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 Y873 ONT find?
Y873 ONT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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