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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

V40 CJAMOT history

V40 CJA is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,084 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 CJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 CJA was last recorded at 98,084 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 7,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,697 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,387 miles
Average per year
5,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,084 miles
  • 2024 – 90,697 miles
  • 2023 – 82,706 miles
  • 2022 – 72,518 miles
  • 2021 – 66,666 miles
  • 2020 – 64,494 miles
  • 2019 – 59,367 miles
  • 2018 – 54,781 miles
  • 2017 – 49,965 miles
  • 2016 – 46,533 miles
  • 2015 – 40,968 miles
  • 2014 – 34,906 miles
  • 2013 – 26,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,084 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ON N/S & O/S STRAIGHT ARMS (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,084 miles (+7,387)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,084 miles
    Test number
    447255758492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass90,697 miles (+7,991)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,697 miles
    Test number
    403740136244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass82,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,706 miles
    Test number
    355743717587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,705 miles (+10,187)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,705 miles
    Test number
    200118988014
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face has a slice down to the cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass72,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,518 miles
    Test number
    555321963742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,518 miles (+3,152)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,518 miles
    Test number
    276587328996
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
  7. Pass69,366 miles (+2,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,366 miles
    Test number
    171412605951
    • 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))
  8. Pass66,666 miles (+2,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,666 miles
    Test number
    545799338889
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass64,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,494 miles
    Test number
    849998344734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,494 miles (+5,127)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,494 miles
    Test number
    216633520141
    • DangerousRear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside + Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass59,367 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,367 miles
    Test number
    359648760529
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail59,364 miles (+4,583)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,364 miles
    Test number
    197671057344
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass54,781 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    907014787881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ON N/S & O/S STRAIGHT ARMS (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Fail54,727 miles (+4,762)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    126018198378
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ON N/S & O/S STRAIGHT ARMS (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass49,965 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    604042989262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,533 miles (+5,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,533 miles
    Test number
    918933165922
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
  17. Pass40,968 miles (+6,062)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,968 miles
    Test number
    726179765152
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
  18. Pass34,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,906 miles
    Test number
    319049994037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,906 miles (+8,067)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,906 miles
    Test number
    596964794090
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass26,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,839 miles
    Test number
    109223213151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 CJA

Does V40 CJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 CJA is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 CJA?
The MOT on V40 CJA is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 CJA done?
V40 CJA was recorded at 98,084 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,682 miles a year.
Has V40 CJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 CJA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 CJA 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 V40 CJA find?
V40 CJA passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 7 more.

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