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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

A7 LXRMOT history

A7 LXR is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 161,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,895 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
15,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A7 LXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A7 LXR was last recorded at 161,895 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 9,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
152,436 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,459 miles
Average per year
15,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,895 miles
  • 2024 – 152,436 miles
  • 2023 – 128,654 miles
  • 2022 – 104,450 miles
  • 2021 – 83,258 miles
  • 2020 – 68,855 miles
  • 2019 – 52,760 miles
  • 2018 – 48,459 miles
  • 2017 – 36,958 miles
  • 2016 – 21,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,895 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryWater ingress in offside head light

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,895 miles (+9,459)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,895 miles
    Test number
    576905256643
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWater ingress in offside head light
  2. Pass152,436 miles (+23,782)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    152,436 miles
    Test number
    505875802428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp has water ingress
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil on rear differential
  3. Pass128,654 miles (+24,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,654 miles
    Test number
    564286912142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass104,450 miles (+21,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,450 miles
    Test number
    740804171240
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  5. Pass83,258 miles (+14,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,258 miles
    Test number
    614623767053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  6. Pass68,855 miles (+16,095)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,855 miles
    Test number
    668528777817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,760 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    968439615834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,459 miles (+11,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    837167449845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass36,958 miles (+15,403)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    640762210279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,555 miles
    Test number
    859530982489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A7 LXR

Does A7 LXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A7 LXR is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on A7 LXR?
The MOT on A7 LXR is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A7 LXR done?
A7 LXR was recorded at 161,895 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 15,552 miles a year.
Has A7 LXR ever failed its MOT?
No. A7 LXR has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on A7 LXR 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 A7 LXR find?
A7 LXR passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under plastic coating; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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