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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

V1 MMTMOT history

V1 MMT is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,607 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
196,607 km
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,903 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 MMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 MMT was last recorded at 196,607 km on 11 Nov 2025, 7 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,600 km · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7 km
Average per year
5,903 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,607 km
  • 2024 – 193,902 km
  • 2023 – 191,544 km
  • 2022 – 189,567 km
  • 2021 – 188,091 km
  • 2020 – 187,153 km
  • 2019 – 185,236 km
  • 2018 – 177,313 km
  • 2013 – 161,394 km
  • 2012 – 153,637 km
  • 2010 – 142,267 km
  • 2009 – 129,680 km
  • 2008 – 117,909 km
  • 2007 – 100,069 km
  • 2006 – 81,917 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,607 km
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBonnet catch doesn't release needs some assistance to come freeRecorded 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear low handbrake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,607 km (+7)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,607 km
    Test number
    666231945790
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch doesn't release needs some assistance to come free
  2. Fail196,600 km (+2,698)1 dangerous1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,600 km
    Test number
    840094599431
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch doesn't release needs some assistance to come free
  3. Pass193,902 km (+2,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    193,902 km
    Test number
    322599880088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass191,544 km (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    191,544 km
    Test number
    736839997229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass189,567 km (+59)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    189,567 km
    Test number
    831042812982
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low handbrake effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
  6. Fail189,508 km (+1,417)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,508 km
    Test number
    371510556195
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low handbrake effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
  7. Pass188,091 km (+938)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    188,091 km
    Test number
    398194322311
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure system inactive
  8. Pass187,153 km (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    187,153 km
    Test number
    881784972859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass185,236 km (+7,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    185,236 km
    Test number
    334422859570
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass177,313 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    177,313 km
    Test number
    370791128347
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass172,982 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    172,982 miles
    Test number
    946855545139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass172,964 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    172,964 miles
    Test number
    412935184135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass172,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    172,957 miles
    Test number
    987210357710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail172,957 miles (+5,635)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,957 miles
    Test number
    437527180696
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass167,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    167,322 miles
    Test number
    327553694408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail161,394 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,394 km
    Test number
    528661583206
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass161,394 km (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    161,394 km
    Test number
    559311683223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass153,637 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    153,637 km
    Test number
    999006282254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail153,637 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,637 km
    Test number
    468366782295
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass149,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    149,406 miles
    Test number
    785411012021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail149,406 km1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,406 km
    Test number
    348980612034
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass142,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    142,267 miles
    Test number
    490911770248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail142,267 km (+12,587)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,267 km
    Test number
    250820170261
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  24. Pass129,680 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    129,680 km
    Test number
    250556999211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail129,674 km (+11,765)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,674 km
    Test number
    872506099200
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  26. Pass117,909 km (+17,840)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    117,909 km
    Test number
    492989238350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass100,069 km (+18,152)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    100,069 km
    Test number
    231002407360
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteSlight damage to offside sill
  28. Pass81,917 km3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    81,917 km
    Test number
    444599556137
    • NoteGearbox cross member mounting is damaged and balancer is loose.
    • NoteOffside outer sill is slightly damaged.
    • NoteUnable to see brake fluid level.

Questions about V1 MMT

Does V1 MMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 MMT is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V1 MMT?
The MOT on V1 MMT is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 MMT done?
V1 MMT was recorded at 196,607 km at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 5,903 km a year.
Has V1 MMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 MMT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 MMT 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 MMT find?
V1 MMT passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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