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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

V38 WUDMOT history

V38 WUD is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 8 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
181,833 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 WUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 WUD was last recorded at 181,833 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 2,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,593 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,240 miles
Average per year
5,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,833 miles
  • 2023 – 179,593 miles
  • 2021 – 166,625 miles
  • 2020 – 163,041 miles
  • 2016 – 162,410 miles
  • 2015 – 155,815 miles
  • 2014 – 149,269 miles
  • 2013 – 140,637 miles
  • 2012 – 133,159 miles
  • 2011 – 125,668 miles
  • 2010 – 118,783 miles
  • 2009 – 108,388 miles
  • 2008 – 99,765 miles
  • 2007 – 90,005 miles
  • 2006 – 79,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,833 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,833 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    181,833 miles
    Test number
    361072890712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,593 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    179,593 miles
    Test number
    285179471664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,590 miles (+12,965)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,590 miles
    Test number
    561521836739
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  4. Pass166,625 miles (+3,584)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,625 miles
    Test number
    775747470019
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, trim fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, trim fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass163,041 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    163,041 miles
    Test number
    615057300159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,410 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    162,410 miles
    Test number
    680343508711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail162,410 miles (+6,595)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,410 miles
    Test number
    878495523391
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass155,815 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    155,815 miles
    Test number
    642832346284
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail155,813 miles (+12)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,813 miles
    Test number
    626825914717
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail155,801 miles (+6,532)2 dangerous9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,801 miles
    Test number
    799419285134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass149,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    149,269 miles
    Test number
    769579284155
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail149,269 miles (+8,632)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,269 miles
    Test number
    705475384120
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass140,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    140,637 miles
    Test number
    245946383149
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail140,637 miles (+7,478)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,637 miles
    Test number
    269469973171
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/side front tyre very heavy wear on inner tread
    • NoteN/side rear tyre heavy wear on inner tread

  15. Pass133,159 miles (+7,491)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    133,159 miles
    Test number
    779807942148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,668 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,668 miles
    Test number
    447181371183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,783 miles (+10,395)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    118,783 miles
    Test number
    663916670192
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

  18. Pass108,388 miles (+8,623)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    108,388 miles
    Test number
    320260849145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,765 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,765 miles
    Test number
    561524858150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,763 miles (+9,758)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,763 miles
    Test number
    531850458175
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass90,005 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    90,005 miles
    Test number
    641378137121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail89,885 miles (+10,287)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,885 miles
    Test number
    982855337138
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass79,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,598 miles
    Test number
    640546446184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Questions about V38 WUD

Does V38 WUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 WUD expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 WUD?
The MOT on V38 WUD expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 WUD done?
V38 WUD was recorded at 181,833 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 5,505 miles a year.
Has V38 WUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 WUD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V38 WUD 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 V38 WUD find?
V38 WUD passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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