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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,926 cc

V1 RMHMOT history

V1 RMH is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,902 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 RMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 RMH was last recorded at 78,902 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,777 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
1,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,902 miles
  • 2025 – 78,777 miles
  • 2024 – 78,432 miles
  • 2023 – 78,101 miles
  • 2022 – 77,077 miles
  • 2021 – 75,918 miles
  • 2020 – 75,627 miles
  • 2019 – 75,459 miles
  • 2018 – 74,498 miles
  • 2017 – 73,438 miles
  • 2016 – 71,891 miles
  • 2015 – 68,601 miles
  • 2014 – 66,580 miles
  • 2013 – 65,277 miles
  • 2012 – 63,479 miles
  • 2011 – 61,227 miles
  • 2010 – 56,294 miles
  • 2009 – 51,857 miles
  • 2008 – 47,836 miles
  • 2007 – 44,548 miles
  • 2006 – 39,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,902 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexys slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flex section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • BOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT BUCKLE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • FLEXI PIPE ON EXHAUST HAS SMALL LEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,902 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,902 miles
    Test number
    310379037814
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexys slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass78,777 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,777 miles
    Test number
    206929009056
    • AdvisoryBoth front exhaust flex minor blow
  3. Pass78,432 miles (+331)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,432 miles
    Test number
    926269736473
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexible joints damaged and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass78,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,101 miles
    Test number
    567284743806
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flex section (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail78,101 miles (+1,024)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,101 miles
    Test number
    627738613650
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flex section (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass77,077 miles (+1,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,077 miles
    Test number
    926813685222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass75,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,918 miles
    Test number
    974196835552
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexy minor blow (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail75,918 miles (+291)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,918 miles
    Test number
    629330065004
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexy minor blow (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass75,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,627 miles
    Test number
    762434154835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,627 miles (+168)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,627 miles
    Test number
    994008820189
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass75,459 miles (+961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,459 miles
    Test number
    202034527014
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe has slight damage and slight leak
  12. Pass74,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,498 miles
    Test number
    559500802718
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT BUCKLE
    • AdvisoryFLEXI PIPE ON EXHAUST HAS SMALL LEAK
  13. Fail74,498 miles (+1,060)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,498 miles
    Test number
    517071273588
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT BUCKLE
    • AdvisoryFLEXI PIPE ON EXHAUST HAS SMALL LEAK
  14. Pass73,438 miles (+1,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    654158914403
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight blow (7.1.2)
  15. Pass71,891 miles (+3,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    631512581381
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from Flexi Joint (7.1.2)
  16. Pass68,601 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,601 miles
    Test number
    146629425250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    955352234228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,580 miles (+1,303)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    428481634259
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass65,277 miles (+1,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,277 miles
    Test number
    708142233208
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass63,479 miles (+2,252)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,479 miles
    Test number
    455721042228
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge
  21. Pass61,227 miles (+4,933)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,227 miles
    Test number
    469047631239
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
  22. Pass56,294 miles (+4,437)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,294 miles
    Test number
    463059320288
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on the edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge
  23. Pass51,857 miles (+4,021)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,857 miles
    Test number
    294883629212
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on the edges
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades are not clearing very well
  24. Pass47,836 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,836 miles
    Test number
    261491948219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,548 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,548 miles
    Test number
    880401247235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,958 miles
    Test number
    842515536265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 RMH

Does V1 RMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 RMH is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 RMH?
The MOT on V1 RMH is valid until 10 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 RMH done?
V1 RMH was recorded at 78,902 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,946 miles a year.
Has V1 RMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 RMH has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V1 RMH 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 RMH find?
V1 RMH passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexys slight leak..

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