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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,926 cc

V669 ESOMOT history

V669 ESO is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 165,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
165,286 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V669 ESO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V669 ESO was last recorded at 165,286 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 7,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,379 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,907 miles
Average per year
4,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,286 miles
  • 2024 – 157,379 miles
  • 2023 – 150,923 miles
  • 2022 – 146,379 miles
  • 2021 – 141,372 miles
  • 2020 – 136,317 miles
  • 2019 – 132,506 miles
  • 2018 – 126,069 miles
  • 2017 – 118,440 miles
  • 2016 – 108,615 miles
  • 2015 – 103,189 miles
  • 2014 – 100,833 miles
  • 2013 – 98,168 miles
  • 2012 – 95,210 miles
  • 2011 – 91,873 miles
  • 2010 – 89,542 miles
  • 2009 – 88,671 miles
  • 2008 – 87,972 miles
  • 2007 – 87,123 miles
  • 2006 – 76,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,286 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • ENGINE COVER FITTED

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,286 miles (+7,907)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    165,286 miles
    Test number
    473838245819
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass157,379 miles (+6,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    157,379 miles
    Test number
    465454620615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corroded but not holed

  3. Pass150,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,923 miles
    Test number
    196455221663
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail150,923 miles (+4,544)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,923 miles
    Test number
    571902867641
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass146,379 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,379 miles
    Test number
    330361084785
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  6. Fail146,374 miles (+5,002)2 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,374 miles
    Test number
    189244582076
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  7. Pass141,372 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,372 miles
    Test number
    555827071181
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  8. Fail141,371 miles (+70)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,371 miles
    Test number
    490322390653
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  9. Fail141,301 miles (+258)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,301 miles
    Test number
    330799201910
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail141,043 miles (+4,726)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,043 miles
    Test number
    454633424304
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass136,317 miles (+3,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,317 miles
    Test number
    349593504628
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass132,506 miles (+6,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,506 miles
    Test number
    189797279593
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass126,069 miles (+7,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    126,069 miles
    Test number
    982523047569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing

  14. Pass118,440 miles (+9,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,440 miles
    Test number
    661742151810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,615 miles (+5,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,615 miles
    Test number
    454323985223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWater ingress in o/s headlamp

  16. Pass103,189 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,189 miles
    Test number
    445455835045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail103,189 miles (+2,356)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,189 miles
    Test number
    998184335011
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass100,833 miles (+6)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,833 miles
    Test number
    877387054076
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth raer tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • NoteOff side rear front sub frame bush split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear drop link

  19. Fail100,827 miles (+2,659)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,827 miles
    Test number
    428335054035
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass98,168 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,168 miles
    Test number
    287696753036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,210 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,210 miles
    Test number
    218364052092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,873 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,873 miles
    Test number
    119887881434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,542 miles
    Test number
    121219460077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,542 miles (+871)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,542 miles
    Test number
    692569560051
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass88,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,671 miles
    Test number
    520918969063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail88,671 miles (+699)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,671 miles
    Test number
    704108669052
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  27. Pass87,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    87,972 miles
    Test number
    332258178089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail87,972 miles (+849)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,972 miles
    Test number
    213937178050
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass87,123 miles (+10,129)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    87,123 miles
    Test number
    644774847120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass76,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,994 miles
    Test number
    164233666182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail76,994 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,994 miles
    Test number
    203603766157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about V669 ESO

Does V669 ESO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V669 ESO expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V669 ESO?
The MOT on V669 ESO expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V669 ESO done?
V669 ESO was recorded at 165,286 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 4,591 miles a year.
Has V669 ESO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V669 ESO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V669 ESO 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 V669 ESO find?
V669 ESO passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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