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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

V24 DMRMOT history

V24 DMR is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 185,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
185,097 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V24 DMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V24 DMR was last recorded at 185,097 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,081 miles · 21 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,097 miles
  • 2025 – 183,017 miles
  • 2024 – 178,530 miles
  • 2023 – 176,503 miles
  • 2022 – 173,889 miles
  • 2021 – 170,623 miles
  • 2020 – 170,023 miles
  • 2019 – 169,088 miles
  • 2018 – 168,090 miles
  • 2015 – 156,350 miles
  • 2014 – 153,495 miles
  • 2013 – 145,621 miles
  • 2012 – 137,234 miles
  • 2011 – 130,377 miles
  • 2009 – 105,933 miles
  • 2008 – 94,360 miles
  • 2007 – 85,688 miles
  • 2006 – 79,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,097 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,097 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    185,097 miles
    Test number
    991641749204
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,081 miles (+2,064)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,081 miles
    Test number
    837976035110
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass183,017 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    183,017 miles
    Test number
    121873005812
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail183,008 miles (+4,478)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,008 miles
    Test number
    514545554280
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,530 miles (+2,027)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    178,530 miles
    Test number
    929691323581
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass176,503 miles (+2,614)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    176,503 miles
    Test number
    430013401857
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass173,889 miles (+3,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,889 miles
    Test number
    173481693932
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass170,623 miles (+600)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    170,623 miles
    Test number
    812451989089
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass170,023 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,023 miles
    Test number
    898854380995
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective near gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  10. Fail170,023 miles (+935)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,023 miles
    Test number
    274244956188
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective near gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Pass169,088 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    169,088 miles
    Test number
    215810502950
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail169,088 miles (+998)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,088 miles
    Test number
    958787620752
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass168,090 miles (+11,740)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    168,090 miles
    Test number
    491555295247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake low

  14. Pass156,350 miles (+2,855)12 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    156,350 miles
    Test number
    978185825131
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass153,495 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    153,495 miles
    Test number
    127930024112
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail153,493 miles (+7,872)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,493 miles
    Test number
    235780824476
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass145,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    145,621 miles
    Test number
    887762623120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail145,621 miles (+8,387)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,621 miles
    Test number
    468941423159
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass137,234 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    137,234 miles
    Test number
    486571822193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass130,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    130,377 miles
    Test number
    275344721498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,377 miles (+24,444)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,377 miles
    Test number
    226718911139
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass105,933 miles (+11,573)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    105,933 miles
    Test number
    993078679185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,360 miles (+8,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,360 miles
    Test number
    454915378150
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass85,688 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,688 miles
    Test number
    163774177191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,655 miles (+5,816)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,655 miles
    Test number
    951821277169
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in nsr drop link

  26. Pass79,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    79,839 miles
    Test number
    243751316020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V24 DMR

Does V24 DMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V24 DMR is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V24 DMR?
The MOT on V24 DMR is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V24 DMR done?
V24 DMR was recorded at 185,097 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 5,065 miles a year.
Has V24 DMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V24 DMR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V24 DMR 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 V24 DMR find?
V24 DMR passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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