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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

V7 BBMMOT history

V7 BBM is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 42,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
42,791 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 BBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 BBM was last recorded at 42,791 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 6,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,638 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,153 miles
Average per year
1,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,791 miles
  • 2025 – 36,638 miles
  • 2024 – 36,454 miles
  • 2023 – 36,361 miles
  • 2022 – 36,025 miles
  • 2021 – 34,610 miles
  • 2020 – 33,245 miles
  • 2019 – 31,690 miles
  • 2018 – 29,014 miles
  • 2017 – 27,438 miles
  • 2016 – 23,703 miles
  • 2015 – 20,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,791 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.

  • Offside Front Fog lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,791 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    42,791 miles
    Test number
    203665269256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,638 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    115204759288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,454 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,454 miles
    Test number
    256289171872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,361 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,361 miles
    Test number
    120609219059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail36,356 miles (+331)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,356 miles
    Test number
    850195465704
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass36,025 miles (+1,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,025 miles
    Test number
    174508823758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass34,610 miles (+1,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,610 miles
    Test number
    438366974154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass33,245 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,245 miles
    Test number
    746262613663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,180 miles (+1,490)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,180 miles
    Test number
    733009013343
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass31,690 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,690 miles
    Test number
    826420533304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    270746883708
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail29,011 miles (+1,573)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    463284573952
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure inner wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass27,438 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    27,438 miles
    Test number
    774142824076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,435 miles (+3,732)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,435 miles
    Test number
    614059166383
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass23,703 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,703 miles
    Test number
    335818316404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,554 miles
    Test number
    675201645044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 BBM

Does V7 BBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 BBM is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 BBM?
The MOT on V7 BBM is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 BBM done?
V7 BBM was recorded at 42,791 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,905 miles a year.
Has V7 BBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 BBM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V7 BBM 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 V7 BBM find?
V7 BBM passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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