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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

V16 RLMMOT history

V16 RLM is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

V16 RLM silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,559 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 RLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 RLM was last recorded at 84,559 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2013: 3,594 miles, lower than 34,907 miles on 8 Dec 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,555 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,559 miles
  • 2024 – 82,080 miles
  • 2023 – 80,628 miles
  • 2022 – 79,214 miles
  • 2021 – 76,822 miles
  • 2020 – 75,293 miles
  • 2019 – 70,400 miles
  • 2018 – 53,855 miles
  • 2017 – 39,560 miles
  • 2016 – 38,840 miles
  • 2015 – 37,657 miles
  • 2014 – 36,925 miles
  • 2013 – 3,594 miles
  • 2012 – 34,907 miles
  • 2011 – 34,207 miles
  • 2010 – 32,119 miles
  • 2009 – 18,977 miles
  • 2008 – 17,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,559 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,559 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    818136544431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail84,555 miles (+2,475)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,555 miles
    Test number
    478324497981
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass82,080 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,080 miles
    Test number
    636701808432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,628 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,628 miles
    Test number
    584723544718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail80,628 miles (+1,414)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,628 miles
    Test number
    386690625609
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass79,214 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,214 miles
    Test number
    419482048833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,822 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,822 miles
    Test number
    430315590141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,293 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,293 miles
    Test number
    226039489232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,400 miles (+16,545)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,400 miles
    Test number
    312845259441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,855 miles (+14,295)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,855 miles
    Test number
    472278144603
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass39,560 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,560 miles
    Test number
    789510203784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,840 miles (+1,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,840 miles
    Test number
    553073446104
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension anti roll bar linki balljoint boot damage.

  13. Pass37,657 miles (+732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,657 miles
    Test number
    672702036584
    • AdvisoryChecked: nearside & offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

  14. Pass36,925 miles (+33,331)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,925 miles
    Test number
    768464354322
    • NoteChecked: nearside & offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroded inner braking surface.
    • NoteFront windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.
    • NoteNearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint boot damage.

  15. Pass3,594 miles (-31,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    3,594 miles
    Test number
    355131143356
    • NoteCentre exhaust pipe mounting slight loose.

  16. Pass34,907 miles (+700)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,907 miles
    Test number
    686553242388
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seaton rear adult seats

  17. Pass34,207 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,207 miles
    Test number
    779716641387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,119 miles (+13,142)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,119 miles
    Test number
    134425730382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,977 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,977 miles
    Test number
    793158459399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass17,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,856 miles
    Test number
    674720248352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 RLM

Does V16 RLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 RLM is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V16 RLM?
The MOT on V16 RLM is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 RLM done?
V16 RLM was recorded at 84,559 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 3,913 miles a year.
Has V16 RLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 RLM has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V16 RLM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V16 RLM find?
V16 RLM passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing.

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