BMW 530
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc
WCA 370MOT history
WCA 370 is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 25 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,996 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 152,996 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,834 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- WCA 370
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
WCA 370 was last recorded at 152,996 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 2,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,785 miles · 15 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,211 miles
- Average per year
- 5,834 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,996 miles
- 2025 – 150,785 miles
- 2024 – 145,519 miles
- 2023 – 143,231 miles
- 2022 – 140,203 miles
- 2021 – 134,805 miles
- 2020 – 131,625 miles
- 2019 – 127,111 miles
- 2018 – 122,117 miles
- 2017 – 115,331 miles
- 2016 – 106,248 miles
- 2015 – 102,569 miles
- 2014 – 97,794 miles
- 2013 – 93,220 miles
- 2012 – 88,881 miles
- 2011 – 80,098 miles
- 2010 – 70,359 miles
- 2009 – 60,831 miles
- 2008 – 50,515 miles
- 2007 – 41,774 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,996 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,996 miles (+2,211)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 152,996 miles
- Test number
- 965830399578
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass150,785 miles (+5,266)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 150,785 miles
- Test number
- 317722507318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,519 miles (+2,288)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 145,519 miles
- Test number
- 939461497554
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass143,231 miles (+3,028)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 143,231 miles
- Test number
- 168993212216
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass140,203 miles (+5,398)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 140,203 miles
- Test number
- 751960959298
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy hoses (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass134,805 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,805 miles
- Test number
- 850992457706
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail134,805 miles (+3,180)1 dangerous1 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,805 miles
- Test number
- 658497837100
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass131,625 miles (+4,514)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 131,625 miles
- Test number
- 494440564848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,111 miles (+4,994)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 127,111 miles
- Test number
- 250473793787
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,117 miles (+6,786)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 122,117 miles
- Test number
- 803953985970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,331 miles (+9,083)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 115,331 miles
- Test number
- 839769339113
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,248 miles (+3,679)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 106,248 miles
- Test number
- 492987382235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,569 miles (+4,775)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 102,569 miles
- Test number
- 910674413001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,794 miles (+4,574)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 97,794 miles
- Test number
- 547231884235
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust bracket corroded
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
Pass93,220 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 93,220 miles
- Test number
- 378048683258
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front head lamp not in good working roer near side fuel pipes slightly corroded
Fail93,218 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,218 miles
- Test number
- 215444683283
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front head lamp not in good working roer near side fuel pipes slightly corroded
Fail93,218 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,218 miles
- Test number
- 668554083232
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front head lamps not in good working order
- NoteNear side fuel pipes slightly corroded
Fail93,218 miles (+4,337)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,218 miles
- Test number
- 966814883223
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front head lamps not in good working order
- NoteNear side fuel pipes slightly corroded
Pass88,881 miles9 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 88,881 miles
- Test number
- 777969472299
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAirbag warning light on
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteRear heat sheld loose rubbing on prop
Fail88,881 miles (+63)4 failures9 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,881 miles
- Test number
- 876029372222
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAirbag warning light on
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteRear heat sheld loose rubbing on prop
Fail88,818 miles (+8,720)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,818 miles
- Test number
- 506972172272
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteEhaust heatshield insecure
Pass80,098 miles (+9,739)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 80,098 miles
- Test number
- 665292071233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,359 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 70,359 miles
- Test number
- 521493670249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail70,359 miles (+9,528)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,359 miles
- Test number
- 942043270227
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass60,831 miles (+10,316)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 60,831 miles
- Test number
- 994125779263
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteDiff oil leak
Pass50,515 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 50,515 miles
- Test number
- 740356678282
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAirbag light on.
Fail50,515 miles (+8,741)8 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,515 miles
- Test number
- 380299268432
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAirbag light on.
Pass41,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 41,774 miles
- Test number
- 390334167457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,774 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,774 miles
- Test number
- 484144667226
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about WCA 370
- What vehicle is registration WCA 370 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show WCA 370 on a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 25 Apr 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does WCA 370 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WCA 370 is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on WCA 370?
- The MOT on WCA 370 is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has WCA 370 done?
- WCA 370 was recorded at 152,996 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,834 miles a year.
- Has WCA 370 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. WCA 370 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on WCA 370 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 WCA 370 find?
- WCA 370 passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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