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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,926 cc

V6 OSSMOT history

V6 OSS is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
70,865 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 OSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 OSS was last recorded at 70,865 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 1,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,756 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,109 miles
Average per year
2,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,865 miles
  • 2023 – 69,756 miles
  • 2022 – 68,545 miles
  • 2021 – 66,720 miles
  • 2020 – 65,275 miles
  • 2019 – 61,923 miles
  • 2018 – 58,916 miles
  • 2017 – 55,496 miles
  • 2016 – 52,225 miles
  • 2015 – 49,622 miles
  • 2014 – 45,160 miles
  • 2013 – 42,103 miles
  • 2012 – 38,625 miles
  • 2011 – 34,742 miles
  • 2010 – 32,673 miles
  • 2009 – 29,807 miles
  • 2008 – 27,616 miles
  • 2007 – 24,309 miles
  • 2006 – 21,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,865 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,865 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,865 miles
    Test number
    476117030597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,756 miles (+1,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,756 miles
    Test number
    707021158997
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass68,545 miles (+91)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,545 miles
    Test number
    369569180403
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail68,454 miles (+1,734)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    551773053721
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,720 miles (+1,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,720 miles
    Test number
    630559964258
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass65,275 miles (+3,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,275 miles
    Test number
    584060807082
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,923 miles
    Test number
    280613495398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail61,923 miles (+3,007)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,923 miles
    Test number
    771616725352
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,916 miles
    Test number
    844038669976
    • 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)

  10. Fail58,916 miles (+3,420)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,916 miles
    Test number
    431452612965
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)

  11. Pass55,496 miles (+3,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,496 miles
    Test number
    510798591232
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre treads low (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass52,225 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,225 miles
    Test number
    506427146768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,206 miles (+2,584)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    231268090474
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass49,622 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    408628695022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,160 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,160 miles
    Test number
    215189894096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,103 miles (+3,478)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,103 miles
    Test number
    415985193034
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass38,625 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,625 miles
    Test number
    365307392002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,742 miles (+2,069)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,742 miles
    Test number
    155016291095
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges and begining to perish and crack
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low (2mm) wearing on inner edges and begining to perish and crack
    • NoteFull under tray fitted

  19. Pass32,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,673 miles
    Test number
    883382100175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,673 miles (+2,866)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,673 miles
    Test number
    372892800160
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass29,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,807 miles
    Test number
    162080119123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,797 miles (+2,181)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,797 miles
    Test number
    882620219190
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass27,616 miles (+3,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,616 miles
    Test number
    413777708176
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  24. Pass24,309 miles (+2,355)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,309 miles
    Test number
    660998207193
    • NoteBelly pan fitted
    • NoteEngine covers fitted

  25. Pass21,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,954 miles
    Test number
    202848416452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 OSS

Does V6 OSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 OSS expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 OSS?
The MOT on V6 OSS expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 OSS done?
V6 OSS was recorded at 70,865 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 2,631 miles a year.
Has V6 OSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 OSS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V6 OSS 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 OSS find?
V6 OSS passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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