BMW 530
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc
V39 DBRMOT history
V39 DBR is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 127,113 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,334 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V39 DBR
- 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
- 28 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
V39 DBR was last recorded at 127,113 miles on 27 Mar 2023, 6,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 120,714 miles · 17 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,399 miles
- Average per year
- 3,334 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 127,113 miles
- 2022 – 120,714 miles
- 2021 – 118,573 miles
- 2020 – 114,636 miles
- 2019 – 110,981 miles
- 2018 – 104,251 miles
- 2017 – 95,536 miles
- 2016 – 88,563 miles
- 2015 – 85,628 miles
- 2014 – 85,098 miles
- 2013 – 84,396 miles
- 2012 – 83,105 miles
- 2011 – 80,692 miles
- 2010 – 79,682 miles
- 2009 – 78,007 miles
- 2008 – 75,580 miles
- 2007 – 73,968 miles
- 2005 – 69,242 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail127,113 miles
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps weakened by corrosion
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail127,113 miles (+6,399)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,113 miles
- Test number
- 518886932819
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps weakened by corrosion
Pass120,714 miles (+2,141)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 120,714 miles
- Test number
- 181967263342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,573 miles (+3,937)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 118,573 miles
- Test number
- 955308911090
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
Pass114,636 miles (+3,655)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 114,636 miles
- Test number
- 713989455854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,981 miles (+6,730)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 110,981 miles
- Test number
- 326083847054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,251 miles (+8,715)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 104,251 miles
- Test number
- 456683183705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,536 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 95,536 miles
- Test number
- 652195109189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components
- AdvisoryOil leak diff
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Fail95,536 miles (+6,973)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,536 miles
- Test number
- 224737231683
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components
- AdvisoryOil leak diff
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Pass88,563 miles (+2,935)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 88,563 miles
- Test number
- 836584960339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,628 miles (+15)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 85,628 miles
- Test number
- 726133015150
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOffside front outter cill slightly corroded
- NoteRear diff has a slight oil leak
Fail85,613 miles (+515)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,613 miles
- Test number
- 285406305430
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOffside front outter cill slightly corroded
- NoteRear diff has a slight oil leak
Pass85,098 miles (+702)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 85,098 miles
- Test number
- 277162994003
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear diff had a slight oil leak
Pass84,396 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 84,396 miles
- Test number
- 376287413117
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear diff has a slight oil leak
Fail84,396 miles (+1,291)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,396 miles
- Test number
- 819924413115
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear diff has a slight oil leak
Pass83,105 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 83,105 miles
- Test number
- 818235602164
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail83,105 miles (+2,413)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,105 miles
- Test number
- 756614002166
- FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,692 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 80,692 miles
- Test number
- 369764901139
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,682 miles (+1,675)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 79,682 miles
- Test number
- 184037690042
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,007 miles (+2,427)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 78,007 miles
- Test number
- 542228699034
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass75,580 miles (+1,612)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 75,580 miles
- Test number
- 110858108415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,968 miles (+4,726)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 73,968 miles
- Test number
- 564130017016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 69,242 miles
- Test number
- 974650625325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V39 DBR
- Does V39 DBR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V39 DBR expired on 26 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V39 DBR?
- The MOT on V39 DBR expired on 26 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V39 DBR done?
- V39 DBR was recorded at 127,113 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2023, an average of 3,334 miles a year.
- Has V39 DBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V39 DBR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on V39 DBR 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 V39 DBR find?
- V39 DBR failed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2023 with 6 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; nearside headlamp aim too low, and 4 more.
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