
BMW 530
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y894 PLAMOT history
Y894 PLA is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 164,111 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 164,111 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y894 PLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y894 PLA was last recorded at 164,111 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,131 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 980 miles
- Average per year
- 6,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,111 miles
- 2025 – 163,131 miles
- 2024 – 162,169 miles
- 2023 – 160,683 miles
- 2022 – 154,755 miles
- 2021 – 143,566 miles
- 2019 – 120,861 miles
- 2018 – 101,544 miles
- 2017 – 89,005 miles
- 2016 – 84,668 miles
- 2015 – 81,180 miles
- 2014 – 77,355 miles
- 2013 – 73,355 miles
- 2012 – 70,542 miles
- 2011 – 65,169 miles
- 2009 – 56,518 miles
- 2008 – 50,772 miles
- 2007 – 46,153 miles
- 2006 – 38,947 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 x mounts rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper chassis legs rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
31 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,111 miles (+980)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 164,111 miles
- Test number
- 835444849759
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 x mounts rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper chassis legs rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass163,131 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 163,131 miles
- Test number
- 398888053200
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rusty x 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail163,120 miles (+951)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,120 miles
- Test number
- 265811063536
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rusty x 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,169 miles (+1,486)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 162,169 miles
- Test number
- 291433472670
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper exhaust shield loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass160,683 miles (+5,928)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 160,683 miles
- Test number
- 244138916738
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Pass154,755 miles (+98)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 154,755 miles
- Test number
- 465335097606
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,657 miles (+11,091)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,657 miles
- Test number
- 196346070774
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,566 miles (+22,705)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 143,566 miles
- Test number
- 659106002115
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,861 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 120,861 miles
- Test number
- 212689858544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,859 miles (+19,315)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,859 miles
- Test number
- 721939991895
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,544 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 101,544 miles
- Test number
- 203189922578
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail101,544 miles (+31)9 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,544 miles
- Test number
- 233704213317
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn fore most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail101,513 miles (+12,508)15 major4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,513 miles
- Test number
- 405692217196
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe vibrating on subframe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced light damaged (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield slightly loose
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass89,005 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 89,005 miles
- Test number
- 181175111194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Fail89,005 miles (+4,337)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,005 miles
- Test number
- 323185251547
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,668 miles (+3,488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 84,668 miles
- Test number
- 307823855456
- 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)
Pass81,180 miles (+3,825)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 81,180 miles
- Test number
- 986766395180
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass77,355 miles (+118)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 77,355 miles
- Test number
- 579690604220
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExhaust system is badly corroded
Fail77,237 miles (+3,882)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,237 miles
- Test number
- 759823794147
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExhaust system is badly corroded
Pass73,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 73,355 miles
- Test number
- 499484493118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,355 miles (+2,813)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,355 miles
- Test number
- 438484293160
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass70,542 miles (+5,373)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 70,542 miles
- Test number
- 539016092182
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Pass65,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 65,169 miles
- Test number
- 186861921206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,169 miles (+8,651)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,169 miles
- Test number
- 698590321227
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail56,518 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,518 miles
- Test number
- 370652129281
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCouldn't check front and rear pads for wear
Pass56,518 miles (+5,746)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 56,518 miles
- Test number
- 643852329268
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCouldn't check front and rear pads for wear
Pass50,772 miles (+4,619)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 50,772 miles
- Test number
- 160729628241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,153 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 46,153 miles
- Test number
- 724474937218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,151 miles (+7,204)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,151 miles
- Test number
- 722880537286
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass38,947 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 38,947 miles
- Test number
- 314921246204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,947 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,947 miles
- Test number
- 673751046287
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteBoth headlamp aim high,(adjusted).
Questions about Y894 PLA
- Does Y894 PLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y894 PLA is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y894 PLA?
- The MOT on Y894 PLA is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y894 PLA done?
- Y894 PLA was recorded at 164,111 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,446 miles a year.
- Has Y894 PLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y894 PLA has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y894 PLA 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 Y894 PLA find?
- Y894 PLA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear upper sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 x mounts rusty; rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper chassis legs rusty.
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