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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

V6 JSRMOT history

V6 JSR is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 17 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 238,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
238,305 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 JSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 JSR was last recorded at 238,305 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,869 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,436 miles
Average per year
12,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,305 miles
  • 2025 – 236,869 miles
  • 2024 – 234,605 miles
  • 2023 – 232,883 miles
  • 2022 – 229,261 miles
  • 2021 – 226,457 miles
  • 2020 – 224,559 miles
  • 2019 – 215,074 miles
  • 2018 – 200,979 miles
  • 2017 – 189,315 miles
  • 2016 – 170,496 miles
  • 2015 – 147,957 miles
  • 2014 – 124,592 miles
  • 2013 – 102,269 miles
  • 2012 – 78,426 miles
  • 2011 – 54,328 miles
  • 2010 – 33,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,305 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops missing.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,305 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    238,305 miles
    Test number
    882303793575
    • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail238,305 miles (+1,436)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,305 miles
    Test number
    865485320777
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass236,869 miles (+2,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    236,869 miles
    Test number
    111131693761
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sill obscuring sill
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  4. Pass234,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    234,605 miles
    Test number
    202309802752
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail234,603 miles (+1,720)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,603 miles
    Test number
    255136025344
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass232,883 miles (+3,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    232,883 miles
    Test number
    150533768273
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  7. Pass229,261 miles (+2,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    229,261 miles
    Test number
    696123364930
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass226,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    226,457 miles
    Test number
    428733863376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail226,457 miles (+1,898)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,457 miles
    Test number
    363187270193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass224,559 miles (+9,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    224,559 miles
    Test number
    481010267151
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyres wearing down inner edge of tread bald inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  11. Pass215,074 miles (+14,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    215,074 miles
    Test number
    407003283595
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long/high
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner stop lamp inop

  12. Pass200,979 miles (+165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    200,979 miles
    Test number
    949187489379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail200,814 miles (+11,499)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,814 miles
    Test number
    190511199945
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass189,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    189,315 miles
    Test number
    677665492886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail189,315 miles (+18,819)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,315 miles
    Test number
    344319926805
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass170,496 miles (+22,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    170,496 miles
    Test number
    302507975383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker slight leak

  17. Pass147,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    147,957 miles
    Test number
    189576955157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail147,957 miles (+23,365)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,957 miles
    Test number
    267396055126
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass124,592 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,592 miles
    Test number
    758466354114
    • 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)

  20. Fail124,589 miles (+22,320)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,589 miles
    Test number
    796615254144
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass102,269 miles (+23,843)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,269 miles
    Test number
    635531563159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,426 miles (+24,098)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,426 miles
    Test number
    245133962430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,328 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    788840561113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,325 miles (+20,654)3 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,325 miles
    Test number
    378429851128
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage on o/s/r sill panel
    • NoteSlight splits in n/s/f tyre

  25. Pass33,671 miles (+1,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,671 miles
    Test number
    484391160123
    • NoteA componant is detached from o/s of engine

  26. Pass31,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    252720790086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 JSR

Does V6 JSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 JSR is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 JSR?
The MOT on V6 JSR is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 JSR done?
V6 JSR was recorded at 238,305 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 12,513 miles a year.
Has V6 JSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 JSR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 JSR 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 JSR find?
V6 JSR passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: both front bump stops missing.; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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