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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 2,996 cc

C5 AYAMOT history

C5 AYA is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 15 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 121,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

C5 AYA grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
121,162 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 AYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 AYA was last recorded at 121,162 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 8,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,430 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,732 miles
Average per year
9,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,162 miles
  • 2025 – 112,430 miles
  • 2024 – 101,869 miles
  • 2023 – 91,389 miles
  • 2022 – 82,863 miles
  • 2021 – 74,471 miles
  • 2020 – 70,851 miles
  • 2019 – 64,376 miles
  • 2018 – 54,729 miles
  • 2017 – 42,156 miles
  • 2016 – 31,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,162 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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,162 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    121,162 miles
    Test number
    842217867193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,430 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    589287273429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail112,343 miles (+10,474)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,343 miles
    Test number
    924352055306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,869 miles (+10,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,869 miles
    Test number
    932679901897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2
  5. Pass91,389 miles (+8,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,389 miles
    Test number
    188520854025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass82,863 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,863 miles
    Test number
    914711156076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,801 miles (+8,330)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,801 miles
    Test number
    495117203561
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass74,471 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,471 miles
    Test number
    369098222863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,851 miles (+6,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,851 miles
    Test number
    320702122586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass64,376 miles (+9,647)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,376 miles
    Test number
    694504547259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,729 miles (+12,573)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,729 miles
    Test number
    717181049190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,156 miles (+10,666)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,156 miles
    Test number
    679637903738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,490 miles
    Test number
    637916427047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 AYA

Does C5 AYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 AYA is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 AYA?
The MOT on C5 AYA is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 AYA done?
C5 AYA was recorded at 121,162 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 9,353 miles a year.
Has C5 AYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 AYA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 AYA 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 C5 AYA find?
C5 AYA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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