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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

V693 FFGMOT history

V693 FFG is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
151,112 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V693 FFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V693 FFG was last recorded at 151,112 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 5,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2013: 94,901 miles, lower than 98,194 miles on 15 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,419 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,693 miles
Average per year
4,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,112 miles
  • 2022 – 145,419 miles
  • 2019 – 145,191 miles
  • 2018 – 133,753 miles
  • 2017 – 126,432 miles
  • 2016 – 114,380 miles
  • 2015 – 108,941 miles
  • 2014 – 100,265 miles
  • 2013 – 94,901 miles
  • 2012 – 98,194 miles
  • 2011 – 85,370 miles
  • 2010 – 84,494 miles
  • 2009 – 81,641 miles
  • 2008 – 76,077 miles
  • 2007 – 71,215 miles
  • 2006 – 67,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,112 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/SRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner wheel arch shows signs of fouling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,112 miles (+5,693)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,112 miles
    Test number
    887485097390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass145,419 miles (+228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,419 miles
    Test number
    566746454502
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,191 miles (+11,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,191 miles
    Test number
    723025747522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S

  4. Pass133,753 miles (+7,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,753 miles
    Test number
    159969319053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,432 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    126,432 miles
    Test number
    756641258488
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch shows signs of fouling
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated

  6. Fail126,428 miles (+12,048)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,428 miles
    Test number
    941516705008
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch shows signs of fouling
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated

  7. Pass114,380 miles (+5,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,380 miles
    Test number
    535254645526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  8. Pass108,941 miles (+8,676)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,941 miles
    Test number
    696915455143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,265 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    475073254247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,239 miles (+5,338)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,239 miles
    Test number
    169572154273
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  11. Pass94,901 miles (-3,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,901 miles
    Test number
    195861263274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass98,194 miles (+12,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,194 miles
    Test number
    128089052289
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass85,370 miles (+876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,370 miles
    Test number
    335927551455
    • NoteO/s parking brake reading low indicating a possible fault.

  14. Pass84,494 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,494 miles
    Test number
    292155160296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,641 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,641 miles
    Test number
    112189769231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,077 miles (+4,862)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,077 miles
    Test number
    944542368270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire insecure

  17. Pass71,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    71,215 miles
    Test number
    422980877214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. FailMileage not read3 dangerous1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    984023467210
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass67,646 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    67,646 miles
    Test number
    493589246228
    • NoteO/s parking brake readings low.

Questions about V693 FFG

Does V693 FFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V693 FFG expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V693 FFG?
The MOT on V693 FFG expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V693 FFG done?
V693 FFG was recorded at 151,112 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 4,672 miles a year.
Has V693 FFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V693 FFG has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on V693 FFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V693 FFG find?
V693 FFG passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 10 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 7 more.

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