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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

B15 HPUMOT history

B15 HPU is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,427 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B15 HPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B15 HPU was last recorded at 125,427 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,818 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
609 miles
Average per year
3,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,427 miles
  • 2024 – 124,818 miles
  • 2023 – 124,466 miles
  • 2022 – 120,819 miles
  • 2021 – 106,404 miles
  • 2020 – 102,931 miles
  • 2019 – 102,298 miles
  • 2018 – 100,177 miles
  • 2017 – 98,279 miles
  • 2016 – 94,769 miles
  • 2015 – 94,062 miles
  • 2014 – 93,148 miles
  • 2013 – 92,364 miles
  • 2012 – 85,380 miles
  • 2011 – 77,594 miles
  • 2010 – 72,468 miles
  • 2009 – 63,841 miles
  • 2008 – 54,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,427 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,427 miles (+609)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,427 miles
    Test number
    849471824845
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass124,818 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,818 miles
    Test number
    949174099954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,466 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,466 miles
    Test number
    582786157618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,819 miles (+14,415)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,819 miles
    Test number
    633971408300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,404 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,404 miles
    Test number
    170579616383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,931 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,931 miles
    Test number
    903397837159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,298 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,298 miles
    Test number
    581013569484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,177 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,177 miles
    Test number
    102013864722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,279 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,279 miles
    Test number
    549662603434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,769 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    382301009044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,062 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,062 miles
    Test number
    338607655135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,148 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,148 miles
    Test number
    678901354144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,364 miles (+6,984)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,364 miles
    Test number
    415879053136
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting close to limit
    • NoteNearside rear brake flexi slightly twisted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass85,380 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,380 miles
    Test number
    145809632170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,270 miles (+7,676)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    226182332467
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  16. Pass77,594 miles (+5,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,594 miles
    Test number
    918170941192
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass72,468 miles (+8,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    271650530133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass63,841 miles (+8,996)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,841 miles
    Test number
    621493439168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,845 miles
    Test number
    444252748101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B15 HPU

Does B15 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B15 HPU is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on B15 HPU?
The MOT on B15 HPU is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B15 HPU done?
B15 HPU was recorded at 125,427 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 3,946 miles a year.
Has B15 HPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B15 HPU has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2012.
Has the mileage on B15 HPU 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 B15 HPU find?
B15 HPU passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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