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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

C5 CXMMOT history

C5 CXM is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 7 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 168,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
168,284 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 CXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 CXM was last recorded at 168,284 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,282 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,284 miles
  • 2024 – 153,748 miles
  • 2023 – 131,569 miles
  • 2022 – 128,429 miles
  • 2021 – 121,905 miles
  • 2020 – 110,351 miles
  • 2019 – 93,970 miles
  • 2018 – 83,151 miles
  • 2017 – 69,607 miles
  • 2016 – 57,257 miles
  • 2015 – 44,704 miles
  • 2014 – 29,431 miles
  • 2013 – 18,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,284 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,284 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,284 miles
    Test number
    773636473608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,282 miles (+14,534)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,282 miles
    Test number
    103324666807
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass153,748 miles (+22,179)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    153,748 miles
    Test number
    565561346461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,569 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,569 miles
    Test number
    437734128108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,429 miles (+6,524)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,429 miles
    Test number
    592262131643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,905 miles (+11,554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,905 miles
    Test number
    224670308220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,351 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,351 miles
    Test number
    801564393669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail110,351 miles (+16,381)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,351 miles
    Test number
    574182006812
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass93,970 miles (+10,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,970 miles
    Test number
    925100828856
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass83,151 miles (+13,544)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,151 miles
    Test number
    788671818129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    232274842215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,607 miles (+12,350)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    113597895114
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  13. Pass57,257 miles (+12,553)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,257 miles
    Test number
    341006678995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,704 miles (+15,273)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,704 miles
    Test number
    379784055147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,431 miles (+10,960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,431 miles
    Test number
    908560254188
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges and tread depths low

  16. Pass18,471 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,471 miles
    Test number
    968732263198
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about C5 CXM

Does C5 CXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 CXM is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 CXM?
The MOT on C5 CXM is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 CXM done?
C5 CXM was recorded at 168,284 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 11,859 miles a year.
Has C5 CXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 CXM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 CXM 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 CXM find?
C5 CXM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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