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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

V29 LANMOT history

V29 LAN is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 16 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 120,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

V29 LAN black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,164 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 LAN was last recorded at 120,164 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 6,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,052 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,112 miles
Average per year
3,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,164 miles
  • 2024 – 114,052 miles
  • 2023 – 111,590 miles
  • 2022 – 108,462 miles
  • 2021 – 106,672 miles
  • 2020 – 104,201 miles
  • 2019 – 101,298 miles
  • 2018 – 99,794 miles
  • 2017 – 98,633 miles
  • 2016 – 96,119 miles
  • 2015 – 91,154 miles
  • 2014 – 88,546 miles
  • 2013 – 87,500 miles
  • 2012 – 85,214 miles
  • 2011 – 83,468 miles
  • 2010 – 81,389 miles
  • 2009 – 78,398 miles
  • 2008 – 72,702 miles
  • 2007 – 61,965 miles
  • 2006 – 53,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,164 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,164 miles (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,164 miles
    Test number
    346197059781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,052 miles (+2,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,052 miles
    Test number
    882084898160
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass111,590 miles (+3,128)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,590 miles
    Test number
    639828993133
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,462 miles
    Test number
    247882676516
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail108,460 miles (+1,788)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,460 miles
    Test number
    949739237746
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,672 miles
    Test number
    973561770681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,672 miles (+2,471)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,672 miles
    Test number
    409167843305
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only brake could inadvertently release (1.1.6 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,201 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,201 miles
    Test number
    749638905331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,298 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,298 miles
    Test number
    226466905505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,794 miles
    Test number
    639406787668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail99,794 miles (+1,161)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,794 miles
    Test number
    597391760643
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass98,633 miles (+2,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,633 miles
    Test number
    230145979266
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass96,119 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,119 miles
    Test number
    293965925396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,154 miles
    Test number
    986889955160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,154 miles (+2,608)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,154 miles
    Test number
    566439355187
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass88,546 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,546 miles
    Test number
    326224364149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,545 miles (+1,045)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,545 miles
    Test number
    139471164169
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    738146533147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,500 miles (+2,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    907886333122
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  20. Fail85,214 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,214 miles
    Test number
    239890342110
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass85,214 miles (+1,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,214 miles
    Test number
    437190742140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass83,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,468 miles
    Test number
    285670021184
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail83,468 miles (+2,079)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,468 miles
    Test number
    517780121112
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail81,389 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,389 miles
    Test number
    673681040144
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass81,389 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,389 miles
    Test number
    901461240146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    514135929179
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail78,398 miles (+5,696)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    652035129173
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass72,702 miles (+10,737)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,702 miles
    Test number
    201094638461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,965 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,965 miles
    Test number
    480379947102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail61,960 miles (+8,176)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    450175847111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass53,784 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    651328076246
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  32. Fail53,779 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,779 miles
    Test number
    692356576241
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V29 LAN

Does V29 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 LAN is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V29 LAN?
The MOT on V29 LAN is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 LAN done?
V29 LAN was recorded at 120,164 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,460 miles a year.
Has V29 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 LAN has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V29 LAN 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 V29 LAN find?
V29 LAN passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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