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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

V25 GJCMOT history

V25 GJC is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
167,039 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V25 GJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V25 GJC was last recorded at 167,039 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 1,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,716 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,323 miles
Average per year
5,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,039 miles
  • 2024 – 165,716 miles
  • 2023 – 164,620 miles
  • 2022 – 163,718 miles
  • 2021 – 163,158 miles
  • 2020 – 162,676 miles
  • 2019 – 161,374 miles
  • 2018 – 152,792 miles
  • 2017 – 143,295 miles
  • 2016 – 135,304 miles
  • 2015 – 127,644 miles
  • 2014 – 119,957 miles
  • 2013 – 111,279 miles
  • 2012 – 104,799 miles
  • 2011 – 97,225 miles
  • 2010 – 89,346 miles
  • 2009 – 82,902 miles
  • 2008 – 77,603 miles
  • 2007 – 69,929 miles
  • 2006 – 58,857 miles
  • 2005 – 50,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,039 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,039 miles (+1,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    167,039 miles
    Test number
    159661151478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass165,716 miles (+1,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,716 miles
    Test number
    828192327428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass164,620 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    164,620 miles
    Test number
    590275566209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,718 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,718 miles
    Test number
    580501918621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,158 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,158 miles
    Test number
    495320329146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,676 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    162,676 miles
    Test number
    748097933400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass161,374 miles (+8,582)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,374 miles
    Test number
    949541511351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,792 miles (+9,497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    152,792 miles
    Test number
    981729669131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,295 miles (+7,991)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,295 miles
    Test number
    382997807234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,304 miles (+7,660)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,304 miles
    Test number
    306312625929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,644 miles (+7,687)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    127,644 miles
    Test number
    321168333299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,957 miles (+8,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    119,957 miles
    Test number
    987302514313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass111,279 miles (+6,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,279 miles
    Test number
    267383313318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  14. Pass104,799 miles (+7,574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,799 miles
    Test number
    398275812324
    • NoteUndersheilds fitted unable a full check of parts
  15. Pass97,225 miles (+7,879)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,225 miles
    Test number
    476246111396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,346 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,346 miles
    Test number
    864386600302
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust mounting slight corrosion
  17. Fail89,335 miles (+6,433)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,335 miles
    Test number
    594493300306
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear discs heavily rusted on inner surfaces.
    • NoteExhaust gearbox bracket rusted.
    • NoteOnly one horn working.
    • NoteRear disc pads worn low.
  18. Pass82,902 miles (+5,299)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,902 miles
    Test number
    423161109326
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
  19. Pass77,603 miles (+7,674)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    77,603 miles
    Test number
    844856408364
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.
    • NoteWater ingress offside front headlamp and indicator lamp.
  20. Pass69,929 miles (+11,072)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    69,929 miles
    Test number
    840324007336
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
  21. Fail58,857 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,857 miles
    Test number
    490455006355
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  22. Pass58,857 miles (+8,612)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,857 miles
    Test number
    704265906339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    50,245 miles
    Test number
    232366715353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V25 GJC

Does V25 GJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V25 GJC is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V25 GJC?
The MOT on V25 GJC is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V25 GJC done?
V25 GJC was recorded at 167,039 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
Has V25 GJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V25 GJC has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on V25 GJC 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 V25 GJC find?
V25 GJC passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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