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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass351,790 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Pass287,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    287,503 miles
    Test number
    315711390305
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake lines corroded x2 lines
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass192,015 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    192,015 miles
    Test number
    576393115011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Pass148,562 miles (+12,212)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    148,562 miles
    Test number
    853185059363
    • NoteWet conditions
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Pass119,599 miles (+13,510)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    119,599 miles
    Test number
    513784957333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. Pass89,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    89,400 miles
    Test number
    774263465301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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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