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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

85 GSBMOT history

85 GSB is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

85 GSB black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,970 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 GSB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 GSB was last recorded at 125,970 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,281 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,689 miles
Average per year
5,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,970 miles
  • 2024 – 122,281 miles
  • 2023 – 119,559 miles
  • 2022 – 115,078 miles
  • 2021 – 112,614 miles
  • 2020 – 105,945 miles
  • 2019 – 100,577 miles
  • 2018 – 95,374 miles
  • 2017 – 91,996 miles
  • 2016 – 86,485 miles
  • 2015 – 78,282 miles
  • 2014 – 75,100 miles
  • 2013 – 68,560 miles
  • 2012 – 63,651 miles
  • 2011 – 52,938 miles
  • 2010 – 44,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,970 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake application slightly uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear discs pitted and scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,970 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,970 miles
    Test number
    586755606640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,281 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,281 miles
    Test number
    723678031825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,559 miles
    Test number
    994276398665
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail119,559 miles (+4,481)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,559 miles
    Test number
    262511543573
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,078 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,078 miles
    Test number
    443539436728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,614 miles
    Test number
    918230451665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,614 miles (+6,669)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,614 miles
    Test number
    957884655526
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass105,945 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,945 miles
    Test number
    771241006752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,577 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,577 miles
    Test number
    208278338049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,374 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,374 miles
    Test number
    477151365706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,996 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,996 miles
    Test number
    934832931660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,485 miles
    Test number
    962009346791
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail86,485 miles (+1,555)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,485 miles
    Test number
    220917446757
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass84,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    163920405554
    • AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted and scored
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low

  15. Fail84,930 miles (+6,648)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    698251877283
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailurePassenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. rear (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted and scored
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low

  16. Pass78,282 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,282 miles
    Test number
    199085575171
    • NoteRear brake pads poss getting low

  17. Fail78,282 miles (+3,182)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,282 miles
    Test number
    817660675198
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteRear brake pads poss getting low

  18. Pass75,100 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,100 miles
    Test number
    716207374199
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Fail75,100 miles (+6,540)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,100 miles
    Test number
    208657174163
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass68,560 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,560 miles
    Test number
    185048163198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    256809272104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail63,651 miles (+10,713)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    305387272144
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass52,938 miles (+8,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    219346661158
    • 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)

  24. Pass44,399 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,399 miles
    Test number
    291034650196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,335 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,335 miles
    Test number
    173502150123
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Questions about 85 GSB

What vehicle is registration 85 GSB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 GSB on a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 29 Jun 2007. 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 85 GSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 GSB is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 85 GSB?
The MOT on 85 GSB is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 GSB done?
85 GSB was recorded at 125,970 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,282 miles a year.
Has 85 GSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 GSB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 85 GSB 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 85 GSB find?
85 GSB passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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