
BMW 530
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc
V673 LGCMOT history
V673 LGC is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 351,790 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 351,790 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 14,822 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V673 LGC
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V673 LGC was last recorded at 351,790 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 15,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 335,938 miles · 15 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 15,852 miles
- Average per year
- 14,822 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 351,790 miles
- 2022 – 335,938 miles
- 2021 – 312,730 miles
- 2020 – 287,503 miles
- 2019 – 260,919 miles
- 2018 – 230,280 miles
- 2017 – 203,591 miles
- 2015 – 195,451 miles
- 2014 – 184,027 miles
- 2013 – 179,142 miles
- 2011 – 173,203 miles
- 2010 – 165,163 miles
- 2009 – 148,562 miles
- 2008 – 136,350 miles
- 2007 – 119,599 miles
- 2006 – 106,089 miles
- 2005 – 89,400 miles
What the latest MOT found
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2013
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass351,790 miles (+15,852)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 351,790 miles
- Test number
- 642658339907
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass335,938 miles (+23,208)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 335,938 miles
- Test number
- 780931289890
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake lines corroded
Pass312,730 miles (+25,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 312,730 miles
- Test number
- 650050975704
- AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroding
Pass287,503 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 287,503 miles
- Test number
- 315711390305
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake lines corroded x2 lines
Fail287,503 miles (+26,584)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 287,503 miles
- Test number
- 351984941228
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake lines corroded x2 lines
Pass260,919 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 260,919 miles
- Test number
- 327035336244
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Borderline (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Fail260,919 miles (+30,639)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,919 miles
- Test number
- 709723966201
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass230,280 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 230,280 miles
- Test number
- 490666622173
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Fail230,280 miles (+26,689)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,280 miles
- Test number
- 741124134760
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass203,591 miles (+2,993)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 203,591 miles
- Test number
- 612613012499
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not exposing cords
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by jacking point (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass200,598 miles (+5,147)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 200,598 miles
- Test number
- 430604157666
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Pass195,451 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 195,451 miles
- Test number
- 770896005040
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryMovement in offside rear lower suspension arm bush/ joint , advise replacing
- AdvisorySlight movement in steering rack inner joints
Fail195,451 miles (+3,436)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,451 miles
- Test number
- 895486622903
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryMovement in offside rear lower suspension arm bush/ joint , advise replacing
- AdvisorySlight movement in steering rack inner joints
Pass192,015 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 192,015 miles
- Test number
- 576393115011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,012 miles (+7,985)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,012 miles
- Test number
- 525459305091
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNearside rear inner drive shaft boot split
Pass184,027 miles (+4,885)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 184,027 miles
- Test number
- 605042904037
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass179,142 miles3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 179,142 miles
- Test number
- 119192213050
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded and damp under vehicle
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edges
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges, balding
- NoteOffside rear brake pipe rusty
Fail179,142 miles (+5,939)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,142 miles
- Test number
- 248698703074
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded and damp under vehicle
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edges
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges, balding
- NoteOffside rear brake pipe rusty
Pass173,203 miles (+8,040)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 173,203 miles
- Test number
- 196982961302
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass165,163 miles (+16,601)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 165,163 miles
- Test number
- 163380650356
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteWet conditions
Fail148,562 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,562 miles
- Test number
- 430365459362
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteWet conditions
Pass148,562 miles (+12,212)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 148,562 miles
- Test number
- 853185059363
- NoteWet conditions
Pass136,350 miles (+150)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 136,350 miles
- Test number
- 944909158328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWater o/s/headlamp
Fail136,200 miles (+16,601)1 failure6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,200 miles
- Test number
- 224763858320
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWater o/s/headlamp
Pass119,599 miles (+13,510)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 119,599 miles
- Test number
- 513784957333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,089 miles (+16,689)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 106,089 miles
- Test number
- 314747246325
- 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)
Pass89,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 89,400 miles
- Test number
- 774263465301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 89,400 miles
- Test number
- 642083765306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V673 LGC
- Does V673 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V673 LGC expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V673 LGC?
- The MOT on V673 LGC expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V673 LGC done?
- V673 LGC was recorded at 351,790 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 14,822 miles a year.
- Has V673 LGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V673 LGC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on V673 LGC 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 V673 LGC find?
- V673 LGC passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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