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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y877 CBAMOT history

Y877 CBA is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 260,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
260,605 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y877 CBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y877 CBA was last recorded at 260,605 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 10,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,165 miles · 18 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
10,440 miles
Average per year
10,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 260,605 miles
  • 2023 – 250,165 miles
  • 2022 – 239,734 miles
  • 2021 – 229,075 miles
  • 2020 – 215,780 miles
  • 2019 – 207,807 miles
  • 2018 – 195,825 miles
  • 2017 – 185,950 miles
  • 2016 – 172,594 miles
  • 2015 – 165,755 miles
  • 2014 – 153,518 miles
  • 2013 – 149,838 miles
  • 2012 – 141,832 miles
  • 2011 – 134,206 miles
  • 2010 – 120,881 miles
  • 2009 – 108,927 miles
  • 2008 – 101,414 miles
  • 2007 – 91,310 miles
  • 2006 – 79,624 miles
  • 2005 – 65,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,605 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,605 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    260,605 miles
    Test number
    886271697617
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail260,605 miles (+10,440)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,605 miles
    Test number
    953955733180
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass250,165 miles (+10,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    250,165 miles
    Test number
    564697163759
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass239,734 miles (+10,659)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    239,734 miles
    Test number
    960827274663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass229,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    229,075 miles
    Test number
    236313331836
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  6. Fail229,075 miles (+13,295)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,075 miles
    Test number
    478478668381
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  7. Pass215,780 miles (+7,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    215,780 miles
    Test number
    538101265357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass207,807 miles (+11,982)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    207,807 miles
    Test number
    940431051294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass195,825 miles (+9,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    195,825 miles
    Test number
    787334949581
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass185,950 miles (+260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    185,950 miles
    Test number
    145559873023
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail185,690 miles (+13,096)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,690 miles
    Test number
    753346769420
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass172,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    172,594 miles
    Test number
    963947975339
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail172,594 miles (+6,839)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,594 miles
    Test number
    941753402874
    • FailureFuel system component leaking inline pump area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass165,755 miles (+12,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    165,755 miles
    Test number
    237442355058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass153,518 miles (+3,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    153,518 miles
    Test number
    235248644068
    • 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)

  16. Pass149,838 miles (+8,006)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    149,838 miles
    Test number
    209717973096
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside & offside rear tyres worn on inside edges

  17. Pass141,832 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    141,832 miles
    Test number
    149071162049
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail141,832 miles (+7,626)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,832 miles
    Test number
    919291362095
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass134,206 miles (+13,325)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    134,206 miles
    Test number
    358459561013
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding

  20. Pass120,881 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    120,881 miles
    Test number
    451872270082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail120,866 miles (+11,939)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,866 miles
    Test number
    540221870047
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass108,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    108,927 miles
    Test number
    843593679008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail108,927 miles (+7,513)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,927 miles
    Test number
    892982679019
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass101,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    101,414 miles
    Test number
    924075378151
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail101,414 miles (+10,104)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,414 miles
    Test number
    474752078147
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  26. Pass91,310 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    91,310 miles
    Test number
    981208477174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail91,309 miles (+11,685)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,309 miles
    Test number
    910303977195
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass79,624 miles (+13,796)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    79,624 miles
    Test number
    950830486140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass65,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2006
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    573308035141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y877 CBA

Does Y877 CBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y877 CBA expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y877 CBA?
The MOT on Y877 CBA expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y877 CBA done?
Y877 CBA was recorded at 260,605 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 10,390 miles a year.
Has Y877 CBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y877 CBA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y877 CBA 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 Y877 CBA find?
Y877 CBA passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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