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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

V33 AVAMOT history

V33 AVA is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 12 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2026
Mileage
120,816 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 AVA
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
12 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 AVA was last recorded at 120,816 miles on 7 Jun 2025, 3,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,536 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,280 miles
Average per year
4,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,816 miles
  • 2024 – 117,536 miles
  • 2023 – 113,293 miles
  • 2022 – 104,018 miles
  • 2015 – 100,267 miles
  • 2014 – 99,191 miles
  • 2013 – 92,392 miles
  • 2012 – 84,884 miles
  • 2011 – 70,602 miles
  • 2010 – 59,789 miles
  • 2009 – 47,067 miles
  • 2008 – 43,062 miles
  • 2007 – 42,232 miles
  • 2006 – 35,726 miles
  • 2005 – 27,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,816 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,816 miles (+3,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    120,816 miles
    Test number
    917660854316
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,536 miles (+4,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,536 miles
    Test number
    476992927609
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted

  3. Pass113,293 miles (+9,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,293 miles
    Test number
    119604767809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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. Pass104,018 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,018 miles
    Test number
    150229283310
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    467442519145
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level slightly low
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil around the power steering bottle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass100,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    100,267 miles
    Test number
    880244883625
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail100,267 miles (+1,076)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,267 miles
    Test number
    507942349267
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass99,191 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,191 miles
    Test number
    529926274208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil burning smell

  9. Fail99,191 miles (+6,799)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,191 miles
    Test number
    117125874226
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil burning smell

  10. Pass92,392 miles (+7,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,392 miles
    Test number
    809050143277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass84,884 miles (+14,282)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,884 miles
    Test number
    926774252291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTrims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

  12. Pass70,602 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,602 miles
    Test number
    876897451256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,544 miles (+10,755)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,544 miles
    Test number
    979182151287
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWipers slight smeering

  14. Pass59,789 miles (+12,722)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,789 miles
    Test number
    910936650234
    • NoteBaby seat fitted in nearside rear.
    • NoteCrack in windscreen.

  15. Pass47,067 miles (+64)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,067 miles
    Test number
    193097949254
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear down on tread.
    • NoteFront brake disc,s slightly rusty on edges.

  16. Fail47,003 miles (+3,941)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,003 miles
    Test number
    730416849293
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear down on tread.
    • NoteFront brake disc,s slightly rusty on edges.
    • NoteRear brake disc,s in rusty condition on inner faces.
    • NoteRear brakes have slight increase decrease.

  17. Pass43,062 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    104606258284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,232 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,232 miles
    Test number
    342209547387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,220 miles (+6,494)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    601357047348
    • DangerousCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass35,726 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,726 miles
    Test number
    474405016351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,721 miles (+18)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,721 miles
    Test number
    404754816416
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail35,703 miles (+8,423)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,703 miles
    Test number
    494401416429
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail27,280 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,280 miles
    Test number
    273962025219
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have nails in
    • NoteN/s/r and both front tyres worn on inside edges

Questions about V33 AVA

Does V33 AVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V33 AVA expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V33 AVA?
The MOT on V33 AVA expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V33 AVA done?
V33 AVA was recorded at 120,816 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2025, an average of 4,718 miles a year.
Has V33 AVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 AVA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on V33 AVA 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 V33 AVA find?
V33 AVA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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