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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

V5 HRJMOT history

V5 HRJ is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V5 HRJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,531 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 HRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 HRJ was last recorded at 158,531 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 5,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,078 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,453 miles
Average per year
6,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,531 miles
  • 2025 – 153,078 miles
  • 2024 – 144,296 miles
  • 2023 – 133,485 miles
  • 2022 – 129,146 miles
  • 2021 – 124,991 miles
  • 2020 – 122,023 miles
  • 2019 – 116,866 miles
  • 2018 – 113,963 miles
  • 2017 – 109,965 miles
  • 2016 – 103,997 miles
  • 2015 – 94,788 miles
  • 2014 – 87,048 miles
  • 2013 – 79,628 miles
  • 2012 – 71,369 miles
  • 2011 – 62,101 miles
  • 2010 – 53,357 miles
  • 2009 – 43,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,531 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,531 miles (+5,453)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,531 miles
    Test number
    319504041313
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,078 miles (+8,782)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,078 miles
    Test number
    918882337104
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,296 miles (+10,811)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,296 miles
    Test number
    712751391853
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,485 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,485 miles
    Test number
    343857185318
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,485 miles (+4,339)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,485 miles
    Test number
    694824941520
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,146 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,146 miles
    Test number
    352445217111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,146 miles (+4,155)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,146 miles
    Test number
    273141540711
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,991 miles (+2,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,991 miles
    Test number
    168950372054
    • 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))

  9. Pass122,023 miles (+1,565)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,023 miles
    Test number
    503612925650
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBelly pans and under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing inspection of components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass120,458 miles (+3,592)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,458 miles
    Test number
    885442924790
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass116,866 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,866 miles
    Test number
    131114198560
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail116,866 miles (+2,903)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,866 miles
    Test number
    854598837739
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass113,963 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,963 miles
    Test number
    248796575629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,965 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,965 miles
    Test number
    144640367191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement H Arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement H Arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail109,918 miles (+5,921)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,918 miles
    Test number
    162212935874
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement H Arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement H Arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass103,997 miles (+9,209)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,997 miles
    Test number
    461509413656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,788 miles (+7,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,788 miles
    Test number
    188502715401
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass87,048 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,048 miles
    Test number
    705087914050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,628 miles (+8,259)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    528011433090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,369 miles (+9,268)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    375526002064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,101 miles (+8,744)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,101 miles
    Test number
    787842031042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

  22. Pass53,357 miles (+9,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,357 miles
    Test number
    873992820004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass43,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    683128229012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 HRJ

Does V5 HRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 HRJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 HRJ?
The MOT on V5 HRJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 HRJ done?
V5 HRJ was recorded at 158,531 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,498 miles a year.
Has V5 HRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 HRJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 HRJ 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 V5 HRJ find?
V5 HRJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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