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BMW 530

White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

J81 MPVMOT history

J81 MPV is a white diesel BMW 530 first used on 5 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 46,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

J81 MPV white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
46,105 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J81 MPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J81 MPV was last recorded at 46,105 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,083 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,105 miles
  • 2025 – 46,083 miles
  • 2024 – 37,444 miles
  • 2023 – 24,923 miles
  • 2021 – 24,255 miles
  • 2020 – 24,068 miles
  • 2019 – 23,769 miles
  • 2018 – 23,323 miles
  • 2017 – 21,860 miles
  • 2016 – 19,047 miles
  • 2015 – 17,237 miles
  • 2014 – 14,434 miles
  • 2013 – 13,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,105 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake performance low 18%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear tyres worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,105 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    787454823271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail46,083 miles (+8,639)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,083 miles
    Test number
    938847682683
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass37,444 miles (+12,521)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    37,444 miles
    Test number
    512559845886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,923 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    24,923 miles
    Test number
    634489794068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,651 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    24,651 miles
    Test number
    492785082128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,255 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    24,255 miles
    Test number
    241636348164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,068 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    24,068 miles
    Test number
    240074461374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,769 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,769 miles
    Test number
    219752419459
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance low 18%
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
  9. Fail23,769 miles (+446)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,769 miles
    Test number
    634988982715
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance low 18%
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
  10. Pass23,323 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,323 miles
    Test number
    303014969364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,860 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    21,860 miles
    Test number
    761406934264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,968 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,968 miles
    Test number
    790525157872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,047 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,047 miles
    Test number
    575863951522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,237 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,237 miles
    Test number
    648712875024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,434 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,434 miles
    Test number
    998753974090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,112 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,112 miles
    Test number
    685127363003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,074 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,074 miles
    Test number
    696553463094
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

Questions about J81 MPV

Does J81 MPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J81 MPV is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J81 MPV?
The MOT on J81 MPV is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J81 MPV done?
J81 MPV was recorded at 46,105 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 2,547 miles a year.
Has J81 MPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J81 MPV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on J81 MPV 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 J81 MPV find?
J81 MPV passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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