BMW 530
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
V6 FLMMOT history
V6 FLM is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 20 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 197,781 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 197,781 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,749 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 FLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 20 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 FLM was last recorded at 197,781 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Mar 2024: 195,710 miles, lower than 196,059 miles on 1 Mar 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 195,710 miles · 2 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,071 miles
- Average per year
- 6,749 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,781 miles
- 2024 – 195,710 miles
- 2023 – 196,059 miles
- 2021 – 192,045 miles
- 2020 – 186,793 miles
- 2019 – 178,333 miles
- 2018 – 174,318 miles
- 2017 – 170,581 miles
- 2016 – 165,953 miles
- 2015 – 157,042 miles
- 2014 – 151,346 miles
- 2013 – 143,153 miles
- 2012 – 132,541 miles
- 2011 – 123,789 miles
- 2010 – 112,386 miles
- 2009 – 102,649 miles
- 2008 – 94,950 miles
- 2007 – 77,096 miles
- 2006 – 64,090 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,781 miles
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,781 miles (+2,071)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 197,781 miles
- Test number
- 941410209389
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted
Pass195,710 miles (-349)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 195,710 miles
- Test number
- 468376877217
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass196,059 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 196,059 miles
- Test number
- 404895656010
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail196,059 miles (+4,014)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,059 miles
- Test number
- 202515919192
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass192,045 miles (+5,252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 192,045 miles
- Test number
- 623386780889
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,793 miles (+8,460)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 186,793 miles
- Test number
- 366077990557
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass178,333 miles (+4,015)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 178,333 miles
- Test number
- 892846160736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,318 miles (+3,737)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 174,318 miles
- Test number
- 979575595115
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,581 miles (+4,628)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 170,581 miles
- Test number
- 688161628107
- 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 (4.1.E.1)
Pass165,953 miles (+8,911)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 165,953 miles
- Test number
- 530604166283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,042 miles (+5,696)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 157,042 miles
- Test number
- 878872625146
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass151,346 miles (+8,193)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 151,346 miles
- Test number
- 116763724115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass143,153 miles (+10,612)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 143,153 miles
- Test number
- 866691723192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,541 miles (+8,752)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 132,541 miles
- Test number
- 269098912172
- 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)
Pass123,789 miles (+11,403)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 123,789 miles
- Test number
- 955651811111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,386 miles (+9,737)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 112,386 miles
- Test number
- 724527610196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,649 miles (+7,699)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 102,649 miles
- Test number
- 534106399008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,950 miles (+17,854)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 94,950 miles
- Test number
- 584227818133
- NoteRear hand brake readings low just within acceptable tolerance.
Pass77,096 miles (+13,006)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 77,096 miles
- Test number
- 831663607150
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass64,090 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 64,090 miles
- Test number
- 540509816129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,077 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,077 miles
- Test number
- 980188116170
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V6 FLM
- Does V6 FLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 FLM is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 FLM?
- The MOT on V6 FLM is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 FLM done?
- V6 FLM was recorded at 197,781 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,749 miles a year.
- Has V6 FLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 FLM has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on V6 FLM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V6 FLM find?
- V6 FLM passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: undertrays and sill covers fitted.
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