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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

F3 RCOMOT history

F3 RCO is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 23 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
141,170 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 RCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 RCO was last recorded at 141,170 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,619 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,551 miles
Average per year
7,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,170 miles
  • 2025 – 139,619 miles
  • 2024 – 138,201 miles
  • 2023 – 134,074 miles
  • 2022 – 132,149 miles
  • 2021 – 125,640 miles
  • 2020 – 125,573 miles
  • 2019 – 117,491 miles
  • 2018 – 104,139 miles
  • 2017 – 90,687 miles
  • 2016 – 76,508 miles
  • 2015 – 63,171 miles
  • 2014 – 52,237 miles
  • 2013 – 48,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,170 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,170 miles (+1,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    141,170 miles
    Test number
    316172596604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass139,619 miles (+1,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,619 miles
    Test number
    456267005890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass138,201 miles (+4,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,201 miles
    Test number
    634578542248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass134,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,074 miles
    Test number
    453537547814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail134,074 miles (+1,925)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,074 miles
    Test number
    380739260163
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass132,149 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    132,149 miles
    Test number
    406229127560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,148 miles (+6,508)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,148 miles
    Test number
    849117137865
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass125,640 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    125,640 miles
    Test number
    993690428299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,638 miles (+65)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,638 miles
    Test number
    618747802359
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top shocker mount misaligned (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass125,573 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,573 miles
    Test number
    652874791962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,234 miles (+7,743)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,234 miles
    Test number
    391236313928
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom arm, front (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass117,491 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,491 miles
    Test number
    217140970551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,190 miles (+13,051)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,190 miles
    Test number
    321448776116
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass104,139 miles (+13,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,139 miles
    Test number
    128379083388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass90,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,687 miles
    Test number
    936558067908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,687 miles (+14,179)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,687 miles
    Test number
    168734911200
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass76,508 miles (+13,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    693915888102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass63,171 miles (+10,934)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,171 miles
    Test number
    748665735175
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass52,237 miles (+4,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,237 miles
    Test number
    306139934163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass48,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,147 miles
    Test number
    515571253109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 RCO

Does F3 RCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 RCO is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 RCO?
The MOT on F3 RCO is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 RCO done?
F3 RCO was recorded at 141,170 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 7,139 miles a year.
Has F3 RCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 RCO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on F3 RCO 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 F3 RCO find?
F3 RCO passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s.

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