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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,997 cc

N388 OECMOT history

N388 OEC is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 5 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

N388 OEC silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
146,936 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N388 OEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
5 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N388 OEC was last recorded at 146,936 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 1,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,507 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,429 miles
Average per year
4,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,936 miles
  • 2024 – 145,507 miles
  • 2023 – 140,551 miles
  • 2022 – 130,804 miles
  • 2021 – 121,747 miles
  • 2020 – 111,778 miles
  • 2019 – 106,471 miles
  • 2018 – 102,718 miles
  • 2017 – 98,908 miles
  • 2016 – 95,225 miles
  • 2015 – 93,313 miles
  • 2014 – 90,518 miles
  • 2013 – 88,287 miles
  • 2012 – 87,342 miles
  • 2011 – 85,623 miles
  • 2010 – 84,131 miles
  • 2009 – 81,591 miles
  • 2008 – 79,601 miles
  • 2007 – 77,128 miles
  • 2006 – 73,442 miles
  • 2005 – 64,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,936 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,936 miles (+1,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    146,936 miles
    Test number
    169878914511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass145,507 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,507 miles
    Test number
    503341547945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,551 miles (+9,747)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,551 miles
    Test number
    892482741128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,804 miles (+9,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,804 miles
    Test number
    155148422033
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  5. Pass121,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,747 miles
    Test number
    352112741048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,747 miles (+9,969)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,747 miles
    Test number
    298767226634
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass111,778 miles (+5,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,778 miles
    Test number
    353548743798
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corrded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass106,471 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,471 miles
    Test number
    469124825621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,418 miles (+3,700)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,418 miles
    Test number
    208383452313
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass102,718 miles (+3,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,718 miles
    Test number
    194116235404
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded at rear pipe skin, not resulting in any blow however

  11. Pass98,908 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,908 miles
    Test number
    560200767762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,225 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,225 miles
    Test number
    696245537988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,313 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,313 miles
    Test number
    240740676411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,518 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    215027864236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,287 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,287 miles
    Test number
    978088463223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,342 miles (+1,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,342 miles
    Test number
    875704462278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  17. Pass85,623 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,623 miles
    Test number
    946833261206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,131 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    124745160257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,591 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    81,591 miles
    Test number
    172117969285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,601 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,601 miles
    Test number
    221495678219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,128 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,128 miles
    Test number
    853336877208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,442 miles (+9,354)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,442 miles
    Test number
    751256496247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    64,088 miles
    Test number
    122377995245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about N388 OEC

Does N388 OEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N388 OEC is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on N388 OEC?
The MOT on N388 OEC is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N388 OEC done?
N388 OEC was recorded at 146,936 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 4,019 miles a year.
Has N388 OEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N388 OEC has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on N388 OEC 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 N388 OEC find?
N388 OEC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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