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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

G7 OTBMOT history

G7 OTB is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
181,515 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G7 OTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

G7 OTB was last recorded at 181,515 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 8,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,186 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,329 miles
Average per year
9,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,515 miles
  • 2024 – 173,186 miles
  • 2023 – 164,649 miles
  • 2022 – 154,689 miles
  • 2021 – 147,763 miles
  • 2020 – 139,664 miles
  • 2019 – 120,748 miles
  • 2018 – 94,203 miles
  • 2017 – 78,531 miles
  • 2016 – 71,551 miles
  • 2014 – 62,625 miles
  • 2013 – 56,896 miles
  • 2012 – 50,758 miles
  • 2011 – 44,560 miles
  • 2010 – 35,866 miles
  • 2009 – 27,572 miles
  • 2008 – 20,341 miles
  • 2007 – 11,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,515 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,515 miles (+8,329)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    181,515 miles
    Test number
    317233989146
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,186 miles (+8,537)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    173,186 miles
    Test number
    927531083989
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,649 miles (+9,960)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,649 miles
    Test number
    108018490827
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,689 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,689 miles
    Test number
    909594804497
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail154,689 miles (+6,926)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,689 miles
    Test number
    144492644086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,763 miles (+18)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,763 miles
    Test number
    551357024095
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail147,745 miles (+8,081)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,745 miles
    Test number
    888454704507
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass139,664 miles (+18,916)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,664 miles
    Test number
    274899314883
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad wire not attached
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass120,748 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,748 miles
    Test number
    238049156583
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail120,748 miles (+26,545)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,748 miles
    Test number
    668419817862
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,203 miles (+15,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,203 miles
    Test number
    165022035792
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad sensor wire not connected to pads

  12. Pass78,531 miles (+6,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,531 miles
    Test number
    121088667777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass71,551 miles (+2,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,551 miles
    Test number
    237339898279
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,965 miles (+6,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,965 miles
    Test number
    558932976611
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass62,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    258156414372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,625 miles (+5,729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    476956314382
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass56,896 miles (+6,138)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,896 miles
    Test number
    617488813389
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass50,758 miles (+6,198)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,758 miles
    Test number
    439288612423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,560 miles (+8,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,560 miles
    Test number
    936480321312
    • NoteSurface corrosion on brake pipes

  20. Pass35,866 miles (+8,294)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,866 miles
    Test number
    610303110368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,572 miles (+7,231)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,572 miles
    Test number
    454743329395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,341 miles (+8,788)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,341 miles
    Test number
    374567418306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,553 miles
    Test number
    451053027364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G7 OTB

Does G7 OTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G7 OTB is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on G7 OTB?
The MOT on G7 OTB is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G7 OTB done?
G7 OTB was recorded at 181,515 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 9,413 miles a year.
Has G7 OTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G7 OTB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on G7 OTB 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 OTB find?
G7 OTB passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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