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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

V44 CHYMOT history

V44 CHY is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 6 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

V44 CHY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,775 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 CHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 CHY was last recorded at 141,775 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,730 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
7,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,775 miles
  • 2025 – 137,608 miles
  • 2024 – 134,131 miles
  • 2023 – 130,820 miles
  • 2022 – 126,156 miles
  • 2021 – 118,738 miles
  • 2020 – 114,523 miles
  • 2019 – 106,648 miles
  • 2018 – 101,223 miles
  • 2017 – 97,251 miles
  • 2016 – 91,025 miles
  • 2015 – 81,142 miles
  • 2014 – 63,577 miles
  • 2013 – 44,658 miles
  • 2012 – 41,534 miles
  • 2011 – 34,485 miles
  • 2010 – 27,923 miles
  • 2009 – 20,674 miles
  • 2008 – 11,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,775 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,775 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,775 miles
    Test number
    371046209260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail141,730 miles (+4,122)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,730 miles
    Test number
    827720211543
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass137,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,608 miles
    Test number
    234188251631
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail137,608 miles (+3,477)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,608 miles
    Test number
    767911400838
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass134,131 miles (+3,311)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,131 miles
    Test number
    772418036877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass130,820 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,820 miles
    Test number
    698729603945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail130,822 miles (+4,666)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,822 miles
    Test number
    321433544184
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass126,156 miles (+7,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,156 miles
    Test number
    955904480145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake poor
  9. Pass118,738 miles (+4,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,738 miles
    Test number
    760184471637
    • AdvisoryComplete under body covers fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
  10. Pass114,523 miles (+7,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,523 miles
    Test number
    752956597854
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing some testable components.
  11. Pass106,648 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,648 miles
    Test number
    454813017061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,223 miles (+3,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,223 miles
    Test number
    127280192891
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass97,251 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,251 miles
    Test number
    106194734308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,025 miles (+9,883)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,025 miles
    Test number
    566445966513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,142 miles
    Test number
    325032175064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,141 miles (+17,564)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    529252875061
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass63,577 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,577 miles
    Test number
    577686784044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOil level on min
  18. Fail63,577 miles (+18,919)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,577 miles
    Test number
    805674884028
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOil level on min
  19. Pass44,658 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,658 miles
    Test number
    979410753043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,534 miles (+7,049)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,534 miles
    Test number
    788593262291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,485 miles (+6,562)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,485 miles
    Test number
    309092351491
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on the legal limit
  22. Pass27,923 miles (+7,249)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,923 miles
    Test number
    351980650250
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  23. Pass20,674 miles (+8,895)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,674 miles
    Test number
    851559259229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,779 miles
    Test number
    854529268209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V44 CHY

Does V44 CHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 CHY is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 CHY?
The MOT on V44 CHY is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 CHY done?
V44 CHY was recorded at 141,775 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 7,433 miles a year.
Has V44 CHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 CHY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V44 CHY 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 V44 CHY find?
V44 CHY passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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