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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

R66 BDBMOT history

R66 BDB is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 2 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,699 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R66 BDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R66 BDB was last recorded at 144,699 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,819 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,880 miles
Average per year
6,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,699 miles
  • 2024 – 140,819 miles
  • 2023 – 136,073 miles
  • 2022 – 126,024 miles
  • 2021 – 121,820 miles
  • 2020 – 117,221 miles
  • 2019 – 112,034 miles
  • 2018 – 105,468 miles
  • 2017 – 97,996 miles
  • 2016 – 93,670 miles
  • 2015 – 89,257 miles
  • 2014 – 76,258 miles
  • 2013 – 65,780 miles
  • 2012 – 57,016 miles
  • 2011 – 48,063 miles
  • 2010 – 46,220 miles
  • 2009 – 37,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,699 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipes (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,699 miles (+3,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,699 miles
    Test number
    911658430689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass140,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,819 miles
    Test number
    931278803973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,819 miles (+4,746)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,819 miles
    Test number
    984704034001
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,073 miles (+10,049)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,073 miles
    Test number
    279734123653
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,024 miles (+4,204)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,024 miles
    Test number
    405051396528
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass121,820 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,820 miles
    Test number
    131138384907
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail121,819 miles (+4,598)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,819 miles
    Test number
    498918202010
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both sides (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass117,221 miles (+5,187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,221 miles
    Test number
    272831703339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass112,034 miles (+6,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,034 miles
    Test number
    671665814941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass105,468 miles (+7,472)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,468 miles
    Test number
    958450512074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,996 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,996 miles
    Test number
    271591154575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,670 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,670 miles
    Test number
    718778131517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail93,641 miles (+4,384)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,641 miles
    Test number
    193917556518
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass89,257 miles (+12,999)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    626751165151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,258 miles (+10,478)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,258 miles
    Test number
    949847764178
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on outer edge

  16. Pass65,780 miles (+8,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,780 miles
    Test number
    377616953153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,016 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    257835462143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,063 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    687094271107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,220 miles (+8,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,220 miles
    Test number
    293293460334
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass37,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,288 miles
    Test number
    331173669399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R66 BDB

Does R66 BDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R66 BDB is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R66 BDB?
The MOT on R66 BDB is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R66 BDB done?
R66 BDB was recorded at 144,699 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,775 miles a year.
Has R66 BDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R66 BDB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on R66 BDB 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 R66 BDB find?
R66 BDB passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipes.

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