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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

V41 MSTMOT history

V41 MST is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

V41 MST black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,238 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V41 MST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V41 MST was last recorded at 146,238 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 3,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,127 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,111 miles
Average per year
3,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,238 miles
  • 2025 – 143,127 miles
  • 2024 – 140,211 miles
  • 2023 – 136,432 miles
  • 2022 – 132,703 miles
  • 2021 – 132,303 miles
  • 2018 – 131,240 miles
  • 2017 – 131,239 miles
  • 2016 – 131,070 miles
  • 2015 – 130,691 miles
  • 2014 – 130,251 miles
  • 2013 – 128,979 miles
  • 2012 – 122,836 miles
  • 2011 – 113,990 miles
  • 2010 – 105,433 miles
  • 2009 – 96,807 miles
  • 2008 – 87,580 miles
  • 2007 – 78,668 miles
  • 2006 – 69,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,238 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Running underbody near tank
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,238 miles (+3,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,238 miles
    Test number
    423452406644
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Running underbody near tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass143,127 miles (+2,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,127 miles
    Test number
    616159913571
    • AdvisoryBoot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass140,211 miles (+3,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,211 miles
    Test number
    251988768224
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,432 miles (+3,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,432 miles
    Test number
    204766002971
    • AdvisoryBoot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,703 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    132,703 miles
    Test number
    156864030122
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail132,703 miles (+400)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,703 miles
    Test number
    531562406697
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,303 miles (+1,063)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,303 miles
    Test number
    610618307505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass131,240 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,240 miles
    Test number
    899540021408
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe clamp broken.
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working.

  9. FailMileage not read5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    346428231588
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe clamp broken.
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working.

  10. Fail131,239 miles (+169)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,239 miles
    Test number
    235243022423
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front hanger snapped but still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass131,070 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,070 miles
    Test number
    322577718271
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded away but the exhaust is supported
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail131,068 miles (+377)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,068 miles
    Test number
    670755414292
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded away but the exhaust is supported
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass130,691 miles (+440)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,691 miles
    Test number
    116397112463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside condensation in lamp
    • AdvisoryExhaust support bracket broken at gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded under plastic covers
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight play in inner rack joints

  14. Pass130,251 miles (+1,272)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    130,251 miles
    Test number
    176023174270
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust support bracket broken at gearbox.
    • NoteNearside and offside sills corroded at rear at plastic covers.
    • NoteNearside track rod inner joint wearing.
    • NoteOffside rear suspension lower arm outer joint wearing.
    • NoteOne of two offside tail lights not working.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass128,979 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    128,979 miles
    Test number
    549653263247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  16. Fail128,978 miles (+6,142)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,978 miles
    Test number
    959522663207
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  17. Pass122,836 miles (+8,846)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    122,836 miles
    Test number
    995667142223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,990 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,990 miles
    Test number
    338529641427
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  19. Fail113,989 miles (+8,556)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,989 miles
    Test number
    337185641202
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  20. Pass105,433 miles (+8,626)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,433 miles
    Test number
    870505060270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,807 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,807 miles
    Test number
    154850159260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail96,622 miles (+9,042)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,622 miles
    Test number
    400305649201
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass87,580 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,580 miles
    Test number
    283793478214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail87,518 miles (+8,850)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,518 miles
    Test number
    364493068476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear inner tail lamp faulty.

  25. Pass78,668 miles (+9,014)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,668 miles
    Test number
    920221377216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,654 miles
    Test number
    691745376211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail69,654 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,654 miles
    Test number
    162981876257
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V41 MST

Does V41 MST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V41 MST is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V41 MST?
The MOT on V41 MST is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V41 MST done?
V41 MST was recorded at 146,238 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,877 miles a year.
Has V41 MST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V41 MST has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V41 MST 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 V41 MST find?
V41 MST passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; fuel pipe/s corroded running underbody near tank; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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