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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

F5 ORAMOT history

F5 ORA is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 22 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

F5 ORA silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,429 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 ORA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 ORA was last recorded at 111,429 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 3,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,106 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,323 miles
Average per year
4,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,429 miles
  • 2023 – 105,811 miles
  • 2022 – 103,701 miles
  • 2020 – 102,911 miles
  • 2019 – 96,929 miles
  • 2018 – 95,970 miles
  • 2017 – 94,500 miles
  • 2016 – 90,917 miles
  • 2015 – 82,761 miles
  • 2014 – 75,131 miles
  • 2013 – 74,606 miles
  • 2012 – 73,496 miles
  • 2011 – 72,446 miles
  • 2010 – 67,229 miles
  • 2009 – 60,639 miles
  • 2008 – 54,722 miles
  • 2007 – 43,913 miles
  • 2006 – 33,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,429 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,429 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    705274583326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,106 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,106 miles
    Test number
    645969548192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,811 miles (+1,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,811 miles
    Test number
    434697280782
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass104,766 miles (+1,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,766 miles
    Test number
    499222525899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass103,701 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,701 miles
    Test number
    806798664800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass102,911 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    197248609660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,929 miles (+959)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,929 miles
    Test number
    552206280774
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,970 miles (+1,470)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,970 miles
    Test number
    633246794136
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake wear indicator wire chaffed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,500 miles (+3,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,500 miles
    Test number
    567785437158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass90,917 miles (+8,156)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,917 miles
    Test number
    831736989819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,761 miles (+7,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,761 miles
    Test number
    272795644974
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres beginning to crack and perrish

  12. Pass75,131 miles (+525)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,131 miles
    Test number
    708394744282
    • NoteN/s rear tyre inner edge perishing

  13. Pass74,606 miles2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    445263573274
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded worn
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  14. Fail74,606 miles (+1,110)1 failure2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    647973773205
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn corroded
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen slightly
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded worn
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  15. Pass73,496 miles (+1,050)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,496 miles
    Test number
    725309432106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsf tyre sidewall damage

  16. Pass72,446 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,446 miles
    Test number
    516499531126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,229 miles (+6,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    302376320419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass60,639 miles (+5,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,639 miles
    Test number
    734893339256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,722 miles (+10,809)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,722 miles
    Test number
    250689238209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,913 miles (+9,929)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,913 miles
    Test number
    390277337243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,984 miles
    Test number
    971385546299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 ORA

Does F5 ORA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 ORA is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on F5 ORA?
The MOT on F5 ORA is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 ORA done?
F5 ORA was recorded at 111,429 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,018 miles a year.
Has F5 ORA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 ORA has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on F5 ORA 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 F5 ORA find?
F5 ORA passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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