BMW 530
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc
V53 GREMOT history
V53 GRE is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 127,338 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,458 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V53 GRE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
V53 GRE was last recorded at 127,338 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,055 miles · 7 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,283 miles
- Average per year
- 4,458 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,338 miles
- 2025 – 121,055 miles
- 2024 – 116,670 miles
- 2023 – 112,068 miles
- 2022 – 107,115 miles
- 2021 – 100,274 miles
- 2020 – 99,861 miles
- 2019 – 97,472 miles
- 2018 – 94,414 miles
- 2017 – 91,373 miles
- 2016 – 87,676 miles
- 2015 – 82,985 miles
- 2014 – 78,735 miles
- 2013 – 74,176 miles
- 2012 – 68,361 miles
- 2011 – 63,129 miles
- 2010 – 58,782 miles
- 2009 – 54,874 miles
- 2008 – 49,628 miles
- 2007 – 43,132 miles
- 2006 – 37,510 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail127,338 miles
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill (close to fuel tank) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside tyre nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches 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.
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail127,338 miles (+6,283)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,338 miles
- Test number
- 607607599430
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill (close to fuel tank) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside tyre nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corrosion
Pass121,055 miles (+4,385)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 121,055 miles
- Test number
- 938164983278
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass116,670 miles (+168)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 116,670 miles
- Test number
- 190652067523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,502 miles (+4,434)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,502 miles
- Test number
- 903617753287
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank retaining straps corroded
Pass112,068 miles (+261)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 112,068 miles
- Test number
- 887836508319
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff mount rubber worn
- AdvisoryN/s/r o/s/r inner sill surface corrosion
Fail111,807 miles (+4,692)3 dangerous4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,807 miles
- Test number
- 108154470994
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Diff slight oil leak
- AdvisoryN/s/r o/s/r inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff mount rubbers worn
Pass107,115 miles (+45)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 107,115 miles
- Test number
- 454455277865
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rea diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail107,070 miles (+6,796)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,070 miles
- Test number
- 994529692902
- MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rea diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,274 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 100,274 miles
- Test number
- 158677279163
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail100,273 miles (+412)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,273 miles
- Test number
- 725497143215
- MajorCentral Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,861 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 99,861 miles
- Test number
- 630151722380
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,860 miles (+2,388)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,860 miles
- Test number
- 256449883182
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Pass97,472 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 97,472 miles
- Test number
- 870218009843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,472 miles (+3,058)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,472 miles
- Test number
- 514352817440
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn lower arm pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass94,414 miles (+3,041)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 94,414 miles
- Test number
- 733309182642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,373 miles (+3,697)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 91,373 miles
- Test number
- 228310365479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 87,676 miles
- Test number
- 714866585237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,676 miles (+4,691)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,676 miles
- Test number
- 827732117877
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass82,985 miles (+4,250)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 82,985 miles
- Test number
- 199964699259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing hub (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisorySlightly low effort o/s park brake
Pass78,735 miles (+4,559)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 78,735 miles
- Test number
- 909948234264
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass74,176 miles (+5,815)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 74,176 miles
- Test number
- 918647023253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,361 miles (+5,232)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 68,361 miles
- Test number
- 336509522281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,129 miles (+4,347)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 63,129 miles
- Test number
- 986114831252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,782 miles (+3,908)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 58,782 miles
- Test number
- 971849920218
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass54,874 miles (+5,246)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 54,874 miles
- Test number
- 480179929272
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteLow effort o/s hand brake
Pass49,628 miles (+6,496)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 49,628 miles
- Test number
- 400592238236
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,132 miles (+5,622)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 43,132 miles
- Test number
- 630670447276
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlightly low effort o/s hand brake
Pass37,510 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 37,510 miles
- Test number
- 643430436214
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about V53 GRE
- Does V53 GRE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V53 GRE expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V53 GRE?
- The MOT on V53 GRE expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V53 GRE done?
- V53 GRE was recorded at 127,338 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,458 miles a year.
- Has V53 GRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V53 GRE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V53 GRE 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 V53 GRE find?
- V53 GRE failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear position lamp not working; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill (close to fuel tank); offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 6 more.
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