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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

45AMOT history

45A is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,648 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
45A
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

45A was last recorded at 80,648 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,371 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,277 miles
Average per year
2,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,648 miles
  • 2025 – 78,371 miles
  • 2024 – 75,518 miles
  • 2023 – 72,738 miles
  • 2022 – 70,967 miles
  • 2021 – 68,121 miles
  • 2020 – 66,641 miles
  • 2019 – 63,655 miles
  • 2018 – 61,319 miles
  • 2017 – 59,017 miles
  • 2016 – 56,303 miles
  • 2015 – 53,783 miles
  • 2014 – 50,484 miles
  • 2013 – 47,371 miles
  • 2012 – 43,854 miles
  • 2011 – 40,298 miles
  • 2010 – 36,032 miles
  • 2009 – 31,737 miles
  • 2008 – 28,125 miles
  • 2007 – 24,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,648 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,648 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,648 miles
    Test number
    521802626587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,371 miles (+2,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,371 miles
    Test number
    933006834583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass75,518 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,518 miles
    Test number
    331719138039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,738 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,738 miles
    Test number
    423213291100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,967 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    446428495280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,121 miles
    Test number
    877211192196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,121 miles (+1,480)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,121 miles
    Test number
    665114125399
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass66,641 miles (+2,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,641 miles
    Test number
    408329616683
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle obscuring some items
  9. Pass63,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    63,655 miles
    Test number
    284071576521
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle obscuring some testable items
  10. Fail63,655 miles (+2,336)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,655 miles
    Test number
    559703563962
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle obscuring some testable items
  11. Pass61,319 miles (+2,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,319 miles
    Test number
    951937668712
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush none handed arm (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass59,017 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,017 miles
    Test number
    757145817979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,303 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    134128004944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,783 miles (+3,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,783 miles
    Test number
    595980605108
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass50,484 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,484 miles
    Test number
    866369874012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,371 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,371 miles
    Test number
    659006703172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,854 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,854 miles
    Test number
    258314202412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,298 miles
    Test number
    228345501112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,298 miles (+4,266)2 dangerous5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,298 miles
    Test number
    845794101195
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDamp in o/s/r tailights
    • NoteOil level below minimum/very dirty
  20. Pass36,032 miles (+4,295)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,032 miles
    Test number
    452602800115
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r lower reflectot lense cracked
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
    • NoteRear bumper marked/scratched
  21. Pass31,737 miles (+3,612)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,737 miles
    Test number
    554288099048
    • NoteRear no plate fading/front no plate corner cracked
  22. Pass28,125 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,125 miles
    Test number
    123171698028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,795 miles
    Test number
    441806887042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 45A

What vehicle is registration 45A currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 45A on a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Mar 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 45A currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 45A is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 45A?
The MOT on 45A is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 45A done?
45A was recorded at 80,648 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,931 miles a year.
Has 45A ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 45A has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on 45A 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 45A find?
45A passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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