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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

M5 RUUMOT history

M5 RUU is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 190,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

M5 RUU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
190,348 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RUU was last recorded at 190,348 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,308 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
9,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,348 miles
  • 2025 – 181,570 miles
  • 2024 – 170,037 miles
  • 2023 – 161,945 miles
  • 2022 – 155,473 miles
  • 2021 – 149,776 miles
  • 2019 – 140,581 miles
  • 2018 – 132,732 miles
  • 2017 – 121,407 miles
  • 2016 – 111,675 miles
  • 2015 – 100,247 miles
  • 2014 – 82,052 miles
  • 2012 – 58,825 miles
  • 2011 – 47,310 miles
  • 2010 – 34,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,348 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 Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,348 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    190,348 miles
    Test number
    642056992647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail190,308 miles (+8,738)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,308 miles
    Test number
    758032841666
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL OF TYRE SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL OF TYRE SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam ALSO BULB INSECURE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass181,570 miles (+11,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    181,570 miles
    Test number
    571418847160
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,037 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    170,037 miles
    Test number
    876674919449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,945 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,945 miles
    Test number
    805231086999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,473 miles (+5,697)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,473 miles
    Test number
    460487182264
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront WASHERS FROZEN

  7. Pass149,776 miles (+9,195)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,776 miles
    Test number
    546297469314
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass140,581 miles (+7,849)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,581 miles
    Test number
    339975571038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,732 miles (+55)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,732 miles
    Test number
    687631700532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail132,677 miles (+11,270)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,677 miles
    Test number
    640532099194
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner sidewall has slight bulges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass121,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,407 miles
    Test number
    200606544502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,407 miles (+9,732)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,407 miles
    Test number
    566487391496
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass111,675 miles (+11,428)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,675 miles
    Test number
    191816276995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,247 miles (+18,195)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,247 miles
    Test number
    167641295430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,052 miles
    Test number
    106633394012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail82,052 miles (+23,227)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,052 miles
    Test number
    788863994060
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,825 miles (+11,515)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,825 miles
    Test number
    969944822126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,310 miles (+12,532)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    915981101146
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner & outer edges.
    • NoteNearside rear & offside rear wheels have damaged inside bead rims,concern is that cracks may develop.

  19. Pass34,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,778 miles
    Test number
    932290190096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 RUU

Does M5 RUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 RUU is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 RUU?
The MOT on M5 RUU is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 RUU done?
M5 RUU was recorded at 190,348 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 9,730 miles a year.
Has M5 RUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RUU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 RUU 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 M5 RUU find?
M5 RUU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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