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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

BOW 57MOT history

BOW 57 is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 5 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 144,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

BOW 57 green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,003 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BOW 57
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BOW 57 was last recorded at 144,003 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,984 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,003 miles
  • 2025 – 141,850 miles
  • 2024 – 139,953 miles
  • 2023 – 138,022 miles
  • 2022 – 136,111 miles
  • 2021 – 133,750 miles
  • 2020 – 132,142 miles
  • 2019 – 129,785 miles
  • 2018 – 126,987 miles
  • 2017 – 123,149 miles
  • 2016 – 121,312 miles
  • 2015 – 118,354 miles
  • 2014 – 115,037 miles
  • 2013 – 111,955 miles
  • 2012 – 109,276 miles
  • 2011 – 105,899 miles
  • 2010 – 103,150 miles
  • 2009 – 94,248 miles
  • 2008 – 76,163 miles
  • 2007 – 62,920 miles
  • 2006 – 53,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,003 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.

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,003 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,003 miles
    Test number
    372135331945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,984 miles (+2,134)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,984 miles
    Test number
    781971230006
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,850 miles (+15)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,850 miles
    Test number
    107877860624
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,835 miles (+1,882)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,835 miles
    Test number
    278043388092
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,953 miles (+16)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    139,953 miles
    Test number
    388201027869
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,937 miles (+1,915)4 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,937 miles
    Test number
    499502482070
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,022 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,022 miles
    Test number
    662287074129
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail138,022 miles (+1,911)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,022 miles
    Test number
    227868007916
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass136,111 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,111 miles
    Test number
    569655861692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,750 miles (+1,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,750 miles
    Test number
    513429663137
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,142 miles (+2,357)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    132,142 miles
    Test number
    909102801701
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer corner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads warning light on

  12. Pass129,785 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,785 miles
    Test number
    173805924148
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  13. Fail129,775 miles (+2,788)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,775 miles
    Test number
    985643542921
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass126,987 miles (+3,838)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,987 miles
    Test number
    290856447180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel has slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just met requirements

  15. Pass123,149 miles (+1,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,149 miles
    Test number
    796095165286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements 16%

  16. Pass121,312 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,312 miles
    Test number
    671551891401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,354 miles (+3,317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    926051335174
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass115,037 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,037 miles
    Test number
    807823734178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail115,035 miles (+3,080)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,035 miles
    Test number
    229062534162
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield insecure.

  20. Pass111,955 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,955 miles
    Test number
    125553333156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,276 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,276 miles
    Test number
    256840132441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,899 miles (+2,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,899 miles
    Test number
    549495221117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass103,150 miles (+8,902)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,150 miles
    Test number
    872614140159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,248 miles (+18,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,248 miles
    Test number
    320824299171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass76,163 miles (+13,243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,163 miles
    Test number
    552238698107
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear anti roll bar link ball joint

  26. Pass62,920 miles (+9,782)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,920 miles
    Test number
    983484007252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,138 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,138 miles
    Test number
    331138506255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,401 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,401 miles
    Test number
    181279556170
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured

  29. Pass52,401 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,401 miles
    Test number
    450529556151
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured

Questions about BOW 57

What vehicle is registration BOW 57 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BOW 57 on a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 5 Jun 2003. 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 BOW 57 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BOW 57 is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on BOW 57?
The MOT on BOW 57 is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BOW 57 done?
BOW 57 was recorded at 144,003 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
Has BOW 57 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BOW 57 has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on BOW 57 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 BOW 57 find?
BOW 57 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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