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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

V681 TWLMOT history

V681 TWL is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 11 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 235,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2022
Mileage
235,302 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V681 TWL
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
11 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V681 TWL was last recorded at 235,302 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 3,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,872 miles · 11 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,430 miles
Average per year
10,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 235,302 miles
  • 2021 – 231,872 miles
  • 2019 – 221,748 miles
  • 2018 – 215,954 miles
  • 2017 – 210,017 miles
  • 2016 – 205,975 miles
  • 2015 – 195,877 miles
  • 2014 – 185,961 miles
  • 2013 – 179,635 miles
  • 2012 – 171,804 miles
  • 2011 – 160,696 miles
  • 2010 – 140,429 miles
  • 2009 – 123,083 miles
  • 2008 – 104,590 miles
  • 2007 – 88,450 miles
  • 2006 – 71,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail235,302 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both forward mount areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays and cill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail235,302 miles (+3,430)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,302 miles
    Test number
    826948743384
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both forward mount areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass231,872 miles (+10,124)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    231,872 miles
    Test number
    141926840395
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass221,748 miles (+211)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    221,748 miles
    Test number
    708291154397
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and cill covers fitted

  4. Fail221,537 miles (+5,583)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,537 miles
    Test number
    502607812661
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and cill covers fitted

  5. Pass215,954 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    215,954 miles
    Test number
    517521632790
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Fail215,949 miles (+5,932)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,949 miles
    Test number
    718605796252
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass210,017 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    210,017 miles
    Test number
    498840907555
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear buy front cover (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail210,017 miles (+4,042)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,017 miles
    Test number
    383800960818
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass205,975 miles (+10,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    205,975 miles
    Test number
    579945510683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass195,877 miles (+9,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    195,877 miles
    Test number
    765111715275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass185,961 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    185,961 miles
    Test number
    478946904254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass179,635 miles (+7,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    179,635 miles
    Test number
    988857303230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass171,804 miles (+11,108)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    171,804 miles
    Test number
    199661202288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn
    • NoteRear brake discs are slightly worn

  14. Pass160,696 miles (+20,267)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    160,696 miles
    Test number
    596977401202
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteREAR SUBFRAME FRONT BUSHERS STARTING TO SPLIT
    • NoteUNEVEN WEAR ON TYRES

  15. Pass140,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    140,429 miles
    Test number
    311882510429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,429 miles (+17,346)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,429 miles
    Test number
    363682210243
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass123,083 miles (+18,493)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    123,083 miles
    Test number
    554306059102
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edge
    • NoteRear numberplate slightly discoloured

  18. Pass104,590 miles (+16,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    104,590 miles
    Test number
    211100268089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass88,450 miles (+16,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    88,450 miles
    Test number
    623118157095
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass71,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,654 miles
    Test number
    304178056073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V681 TWL

Does V681 TWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V681 TWL expired on 10 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V681 TWL?
The MOT on V681 TWL expired on 10 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V681 TWL done?
V681 TWL was recorded at 235,302 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 10,274 miles a year.
Has V681 TWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V681 TWL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V681 TWL 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 V681 TWL find?
V681 TWL failed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm, inner bush., and 10 more.

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