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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

V27 DPSMOT history

V27 DPS is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2022.

V27 DPS blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2023
Mileage
163,412 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 DPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 DPS was last recorded at 163,412 miles on 5 Nov 2022, 11,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,946 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
11,466 miles
Average per year
6,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,412 miles
  • 2021 – 151,946 miles
  • 2020 – 151,055 miles
  • 2019 – 144,658 miles
  • 2018 – 134,635 miles
  • 2017 – 125,007 miles
  • 2016 – 118,205 miles
  • 2015 – 109,809 miles
  • 2014 – 104,427 miles
  • 2013 – 98,689 miles
  • 2012 – 93,780 miles
  • 2011 – 88,297 miles
  • 2010 – 82,508 miles
  • 2009 – 76,008 miles
  • 2008 – 69,978 miles
  • 2007 – 61,850 miles
  • 2006 – 54,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,412 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,412 miles (+11,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,412 miles
    Test number
    917403175496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass151,946 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,946 miles
    Test number
    657625748097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail151,937 miles (+882)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,937 miles
    Test number
    260919906343
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass151,055 miles (+6,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,055 miles
    Test number
    849119469500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass144,658 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,658 miles
    Test number
    426325263467
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail144,657 miles (+10,022)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,657 miles
    Test number
    692936450530
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass134,635 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,635 miles
    Test number
    966267047452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Fail134,628 miles (+9,621)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,628 miles
    Test number
    694081033347
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle Front (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass125,007 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,007 miles
    Test number
    625999268268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Fail124,883 miles (+6,678)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,883 miles
    Test number
    141818669770
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass118,205 miles (+1,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,205 miles
    Test number
    809382839987
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass116,854 miles (+7,045)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,854 miles
    Test number
    424718375135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass109,809 miles (+5,382)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,809 miles
    Test number
    107685155057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass104,427 miles (+35)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    189552754071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteOffside handbrake requires attention
  15. Fail104,392 miles (+5,703)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,392 miles
    Test number
    466310354035
    • FailureNearside 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 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteOffside handbrake requires attention
  16. Pass98,689 miles (+4,909)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,689 miles
    Test number
    196780453410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner surface
  17. Pass93,780 miles (+5,483)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,780 miles
    Test number
    899400962045
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
  18. Pass88,297 miles (+5,789)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,297 miles
    Test number
    955043761022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,508 miles (+6,500)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,508 miles
    Test number
    810852060068
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges
  20. Pass76,008 miles (+6,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    810132369050
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass69,978 miles (+8,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,978 miles
    Test number
    493197268038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass61,850 miles (+7,683)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,850 miles
    Test number
    193269657060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,167 miles
    Test number
    711175166078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V27 DPS

Does V27 DPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V27 DPS expired on 7 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V27 DPS?
The MOT on V27 DPS expired on 7 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V27 DPS done?
V27 DPS was recorded at 163,412 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2022, an average of 6,554 miles a year.
Has V27 DPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 DPS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V27 DPS 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 V27 DPS find?
V27 DPS passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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