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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

V6 HPFMOT history

V6 HPF is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 11 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 205,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
205,508 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 HPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 HPF was last recorded at 205,508 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 15,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,728 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,780 miles
Average per year
13,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,508 miles
  • 2024 – 189,728 miles
  • 2023 – 179,379 miles
  • 2022 – 168,094 miles
  • 2021 – 157,167 miles
  • 2020 – 145,018 miles
  • 2019 – 128,875 miles
  • 2018 – 115,282 miles
  • 2017 – 100,337 miles
  • 2016 – 80,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,508 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear diff bushes deteriorated

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,508 miles (+15,780)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    205,508 miles
    Test number
    676274232175
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff bushes deteriorated
  2. Pass189,728 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    189,728 miles
    Test number
    866587525543
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail189,728 miles (+27)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,728 miles
    Test number
    837464365204
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail189,701 miles (+10,322)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,701 miles
    Test number
    736223826591
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp self leveling system warning on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre 245/45/18v RFT
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/45/18y
  5. Pass179,379 miles (+11,285)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    179,379 miles
    Test number
    487651784985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,094 miles (+10,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    168,094 miles
    Test number
    385133301733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass157,167 miles (+12,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,167 miles
    Test number
    906201150699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass145,018 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,018 miles
    Test number
    484931150393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,008 miles (+16,133)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,008 miles
    Test number
    410843406660
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass128,875 miles (+13,593)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,875 miles
    Test number
    755602639777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,282 miles (+14,945)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,282 miles
    Test number
    246277494683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,337 miles (+19,507)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,337 miles
    Test number
    755620449796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,830 miles
    Test number
    831578197474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 HPF

Does V6 HPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 HPF is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V6 HPF?
The MOT on V6 HPF is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 HPF done?
V6 HPF was recorded at 205,508 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 13,273 miles a year.
Has V6 HPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 HPF has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 HPF 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 V6 HPF find?
V6 HPF passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour; offside front position lamp incorrect colour; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 3 more.

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