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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

J4 ETVMOT history

J4 ETV is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,208 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 ETV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 ETV was last recorded at 112,208 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 15,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,378 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,830 miles
Average per year
5,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,208 miles
  • 2025 – 96,378 miles
  • 2024 – 87,282 miles
  • 2023 – 82,189 miles
  • 2022 – 76,763 miles
  • 2021 – 70,228 miles
  • 2020 – 65,064 miles
  • 2019 – 62,819 miles
  • 2018 – 62,133 miles
  • 2017 – 60,320 miles
  • 2016 – 56,006 miles
  • 2015 – 50,250 miles
  • 2014 – 45,470 miles
  • 2013 – 38,118 miles
  • 2012 – 30,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,208 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,208 miles (+15,830)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,208 miles
    Test number
    801485053909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,378 miles (+9,096)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,378 miles
    Test number
    354253013400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,282 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,282 miles
    Test number
    726765583274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,189 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,189 miles
    Test number
    585087972775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,763 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,763 miles
    Test number
    568786677350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,228 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,228 miles
    Test number
    647880619504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,064 miles (+2,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    131965814628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass62,819 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,819 miles
    Test number
    486041942895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail62,813 miles (+680)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    110874333710
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass62,133 miles (+1,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,133 miles
    Test number
    999800909522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass60,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,320 miles
    Test number
    373281842341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,320 miles (+4,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,320 miles
    Test number
    301310700287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass56,006 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,006 miles
    Test number
    375126564968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,250 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,250 miles
    Test number
    607331625113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,470 miles (+7,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,470 miles
    Test number
    869212124122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass38,118 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,118 miles
    Test number
    705525303101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,554 miles
    Test number
    349363702157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J4 ETV

Does J4 ETV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 ETV is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J4 ETV?
The MOT on J4 ETV is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 ETV done?
J4 ETV was recorded at 112,208 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,869 miles a year.
Has J4 ETV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 ETV has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on J4 ETV 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 J4 ETV find?
J4 ETV passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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