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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,993 cc

V1 LBWMOT history

V1 LBW is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
52,912 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 LBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 LBW was last recorded at 52,912 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,463 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,449 miles
Average per year
2,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,912 miles
  • 2025 – 51,463 miles
  • 2024 – 50,258 miles
  • 2023 – 49,029 miles
  • 2022 – 48,176 miles
  • 2021 – 46,377 miles
  • 2020 – 45,191 miles
  • 2019 – 43,709 miles
  • 2018 – 41,369 miles
  • 2017 – 38,901 miles
  • 2016 – 35,516 miles
  • 2015 – 31,615 miles
  • 2014 – 27,055 miles
  • 2013 – 22,523 miles
  • 2012 – 18,946 miles
  • 2011 – 14,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,912 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    52,912 miles
    Test number
    239545383666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail52,912 miles (+1,449)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,912 miles
    Test number
    529470610053
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass51,463 miles (+1,205)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    733705635296
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass50,258 miles (+1,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,258 miles
    Test number
    973754082584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass49,029 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,029 miles
    Test number
    664172379041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail49,010 miles (+834)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,010 miles
    Test number
    306966043210
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass48,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,176 miles
    Test number
    392536000156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail48,175 miles (+1,798)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,175 miles
    Test number
    455104593040
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass46,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,377 miles
    Test number
    689707256686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,377 miles (+1,186)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,377 miles
    Test number
    548843551580
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass45,191 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,191 miles
    Test number
    522865151025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    881331636155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail43,709 miles (+2,340)2 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    259261499915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass41,369 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,369 miles
    Test number
    665862945186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass38,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,901 miles
    Test number
    441757335959
    • AdvisoryFull inspection of under vehicle and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

  16. Fail38,901 miles (+3,385)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,901 miles
    Test number
    984035011841
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFull inspection of under vehicle and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

  17. Pass35,516 miles (+3,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,516 miles
    Test number
    855449037908
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass31,615 miles (+17)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,615 miles
    Test number
    486754825281
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall damaged.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail31,598 miles (+4,543)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,598 miles
    Test number
    729662225263
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall damaged.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass27,055 miles (+4,532)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,055 miles
    Test number
    305499314451
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass22,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,523 miles
    Test number
    139397723260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,523 miles (+3,577)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,523 miles
    Test number
    525316923231
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • DangerousNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass18,946 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,946 miles
    Test number
    648081882177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,644 miles
    Test number
    327984101168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 LBW

Does V1 LBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 LBW is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 LBW?
The MOT on V1 LBW is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 LBW done?
V1 LBW was recorded at 52,912 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 2,483 miles a year.
Has V1 LBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 LBW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 LBW 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 V1 LBW find?
V1 LBW passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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