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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,926 cc

V36 UVYMOT history

V36 UVY is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 215,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.

V36 UVY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
215,999 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V36 UVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V36 UVY was last recorded at 215,999 miles on 25 Jun 2025, 6,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,017 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,982 miles
Average per year
6,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 215,999 miles
  • 2024 – 209,017 miles
  • 2023 – 198,010 miles
  • 2022 – 184,412 miles
  • 2021 – 176,726 miles
  • 2019 – 176,472 miles
  • 2018 – 167,549 miles
  • 2015 – 167,449 miles
  • 2013 – 161,485 miles
  • 2012 – 152,644 miles
  • 2011 – 148,754 miles
  • 2009 – 126,487 miles
  • 2008 – 103,544 miles
  • 2007 – 96,243 miles
  • 2006 – 88,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail215,999 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear wheel weld repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Drivers seat movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat folded down at time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail215,999 miles (+6,982)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,999 miles
    Test number
    849097433348
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass209,017 miles (+315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    209,017 miles
    Test number
    151688276934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel weld repair
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat movement

  3. Fail208,702 miles (+10,692)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,702 miles
    Test number
    742185416408
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel weld repair
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat movement

  4. Pass198,010 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    198,010 miles
    Test number
    653637052096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light not working

  5. Fail198,010 miles (+13,598)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,010 miles
    Test number
    847632953508
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light not working

  6. Pass184,412 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    184,412 miles
    Test number
    837334075420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat folded down at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail184,336 miles (+7,610)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,336 miles
    Test number
    499193842694
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat folded down at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass176,726 miles (+254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    176,726 miles
    Test number
    294206695993
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake pipe(s)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to vehicle structure

  9. Fail176,472 miles (+8,923)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,472 miles
    Test number
    221477574454
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass167,549 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    167,549 miles
    Test number
    432270199616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail167,449 miles (+5,964)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,449 miles
    Test number
    329432065134
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass161,485 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    161,485 miles
    Test number
    666668553094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail161,353 miles (+8,709)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,353 miles
    Test number
    689292253039
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass152,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    152,644 miles
    Test number
    826110462051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail152,644 miles (+3,890)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,644 miles
    Test number
    167709952479
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass148,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    148,754 miles
    Test number
    417869111057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail148,754 miles (+22,267)2 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,754 miles
    Test number
    155642111033
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass126,487 miles (+22,943)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    126,487 miles
    Test number
    954132879284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,544 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    103,544 miles
    Test number
    380897178425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,013 miles (+5,021)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    752343578255
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  21. Pass97,992 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    97,992 miles
    Test number
    874521198050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  22. Fail97,992 miles (+1,749)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,992 miles
    Test number
    603403578026
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  23. Pass96,243 miles (+8,044)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    96,243 miles
    Test number
    784011077070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    88,199 miles
    Test number
    331781736067
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V36 UVY

Does V36 UVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V36 UVY expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V36 UVY?
The MOT on V36 UVY expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V36 UVY done?
V36 UVY was recorded at 215,999 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 6,588 miles a year.
Has V36 UVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V36 UVY has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V36 UVY 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 V36 UVY find?
V36 UVY failed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 8 more.

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