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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

V23 JKEMOT history

V23 JKE is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 184,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
184,876 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 JKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 JKE was last recorded at 184,876 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 10,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,843 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
10,033 miles
Average per year
5,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,876 miles
  • 2024 – 174,843 miles
  • 2023 – 169,697 miles
  • 2022 – 168,301 miles
  • 2021 – 166,376 miles
  • 2020 – 161,131 miles
  • 2019 – 157,880 miles
  • 2018 – 150,966 miles
  • 2017 – 145,912 miles
  • 2015 – 136,448 miles
  • 2014 – 125,921 miles
  • 2013 – 120,226 miles
  • 2012 – 118,640 miles
  • 2011 – 112,076 miles
  • 2010 – 104,653 miles
  • 2009 – 98,399 miles
  • 2008 – 91,069 miles
  • 2007 – 82,164 miles
  • 2006 – 71,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,876 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFull underside corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,876 miles (+10,033)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    184,876 miles
    Test number
    952787379720
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull underside corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass174,843 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    174,843 miles
    Test number
    472304295679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,697 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    169,697 miles
    Test number
    406513994197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    168,301 miles
    Test number
    520023907253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail168,301 miles (+1,925)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,301 miles
    Test number
    330143814041
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass166,376 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    166,376 miles
    Test number
    865209589295
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light on dash
  7. Fail166,376 miles (+5,245)4 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,376 miles
    Test number
    540234947123
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light on dash
  8. Pass161,131 miles (+3,251)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,131 miles
    Test number
    713780293174
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner antiroll bar bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexi hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension bushes worn and slight play
    • AdvisoryNsf lower rear suspension arm inner bush worn and slight play
    • AdvisoryNsf, nsr and osr metal brake pipes rusted in places
    • AdvisoryNsr shocker weak
    • AdvisoryOsf lower front ball joint boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOsf lower front suspension arm inner bush worn and slight play
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf steering rack end
  9. Pass157,880 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    157,880 miles
    Test number
    157132245028
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail157,878 miles (+6,912)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,878 miles
    Test number
    736780012831
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass150,966 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    150,966 miles
    Test number
    984447090504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail150,964 miles (+5,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,964 miles
    Test number
    223487109099
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass145,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,912 miles
    Test number
    956683535611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail145,912 miles (+6)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,912 miles
    Test number
    805497102608
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail145,906 miles (+9,458)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,906 miles
    Test number
    272939483696
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass136,448 miles (+10,527)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,448 miles
    Test number
    169623398539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,921 miles (+5,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,921 miles
    Test number
    469931684163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass120,226 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    120,226 miles
    Test number
    535932483118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,640 miles (+6,564)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    118,640 miles
    Test number
    686715302183
    • NoteFront brake discs have slight corrosion
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
  20. Pass112,076 miles (+7,423)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    112,076 miles
    Test number
    348009291015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,653 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,653 miles
    Test number
    151420700129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,399 miles (+7,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,399 miles
    Test number
    270691409154
    • NoteRear reg plate slightly deteriated
  23. Pass91,069 miles (+8,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,069 miles
    Test number
    793662808160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  24. Pass82,164 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    82,164 miles
    Test number
    493934317173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    232622036149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 JKE

Does V23 JKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V23 JKE expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V23 JKE?
The MOT on V23 JKE expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V23 JKE done?
V23 JKE was recorded at 184,876 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 5,890 miles a year.
Has V23 JKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 JKE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V23 JKE 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 V23 JKE find?
V23 JKE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; full underside corroded, and 2 more.

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