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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

G7 OPWMOT history

G7 OPW is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 20 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
158,654 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G7 OPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G7 OPW was last recorded at 158,654 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,479 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,175 miles
Average per year
7,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,654 miles
  • 2025 – 156,479 miles
  • 2024 – 154,976 miles
  • 2023 – 150,563 miles
  • 2022 – 145,671 miles
  • 2021 – 137,859 miles
  • 2020 – 130,722 miles
  • 2019 – 128,600 miles
  • 2018 – 125,557 miles
  • 2017 – 122,784 miles
  • 2016 – 119,584 miles
  • 2015 – 103,310 miles
  • 2014 – 94,057 miles
  • 2013 – 87,074 miles
  • 2012 – 66,193 miles
  • 2011 – 41,681 miles
  • 2010 – 38,621 miles
  • 2009 – 32,287 miles
  • 2008 – 25,236 miles
  • 2007 – 20,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,654 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Bonnet struts weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,654 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    158,654 miles
    Test number
    216876283357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,479 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,479 miles
    Test number
    746264943403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,976 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,976 miles
    Test number
    826849605653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,563 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,563 miles
    Test number
    212200013948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,671 miles (+7,812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,671 miles
    Test number
    190054078938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,859 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,859 miles
    Test number
    314657448156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,722 miles
    Test number
    980416720799
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak
  8. Fail130,722 miles (+2,122)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,722 miles
    Test number
    373296160218
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak
  9. Pass128,600 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,600 miles
    Test number
    907872174982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,557 miles (+2,773)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,557 miles
    Test number
    127887718085
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass122,784 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,784 miles
    Test number
    222730553256
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  12. Fail122,780 miles (+3,196)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,780 miles
    Test number
    838704840736
    • FailureCentral Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  13. Pass119,584 miles (+6,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,584 miles
    Test number
    927522989591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass113,242 miles (+9,932)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,242 miles
    Test number
    319634420747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,310 miles (+9,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,310 miles
    Test number
    227993125079
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass94,057 miles (+6,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,057 miles
    Test number
    248894624003
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass87,074 miles (+20,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    768015723030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  18. Pass66,193 miles (+24,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,193 miles
    Test number
    569300522077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass41,681 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    409341231089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,621 miles (+6,334)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,621 miles
    Test number
    761269270169
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  21. Pass32,287 miles (+7,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,287 miles
    Test number
    650363979196
    • NoteNearside front steering rack gator is damp
  22. Pass25,236 miles (+5,200)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,236 miles
    Test number
    334028878171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,036 miles
    Test number
    520970807299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about G7 OPW

Does G7 OPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G7 OPW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on G7 OPW?
The MOT on G7 OPW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G7 OPW done?
G7 OPW was recorded at 158,654 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,232 miles a year.
Has G7 OPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G7 OPW has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on G7 OPW 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 G7 OPW find?
G7 OPW passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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