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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

X13 BRLMOT history

X13 BRL is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 3 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

X13 BRL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
162,917 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X13 BRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X13 BRL was last recorded at 162,917 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,917 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,917 miles
  • 2024 – 150,907 miles
  • 2023 – 142,185 miles
  • 2022 – 136,357 miles
  • 2017 – 135,487 miles
  • 2016 – 122,704 miles
  • 2015 – 110,117 miles
  • 2013 – 100,208 miles
  • 2012 – 92,111 miles
  • 2011 – 78,459 miles
  • 2010 – 68,873 miles
  • 2009 – 66,101 miles
  • 2008 – 56,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,917 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    162,917 miles
    Test number
    890597769837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail162,917 miles (+12,010)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,917 miles
    Test number
    201297234635
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass150,907 miles (+8,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,907 miles
    Test number
    166235069631
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass142,185 miles (+5,828)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,185 miles
    Test number
    350980500099
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass136,357 miles (+870)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,357 miles
    Test number
    674238544139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps have slight mist
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass135,487 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,487 miles
    Test number
    565837571616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r parking brake lower reading than n/s/r
  7. Fail135,487 miles (+12,783)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,487 miles
    Test number
    541116526021
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r parking brake lower reading than n/s/r
  8. Pass122,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,704 miles
    Test number
    915754742187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,704 miles (+12,587)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,704 miles
    Test number
    675225806232
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Pass110,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    875329805038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,117 miles (+9,909)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    598987205087
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/side+n/side front tyres wearing on inside edges
  12. Pass100,208 miles (+8,097)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,208 miles
    Test number
    809342733344
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWear o/s steering rack
  13. Pass92,111 miles (+89)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,111 miles
    Test number
    427033312423
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail92,022 miles (+13,563)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,022 miles
    Test number
    825381112380
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass78,459 miles (+9,586)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,459 miles
    Test number
    588677081248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,873 miles (+2,772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,873 miles
    Test number
    544510900206
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
  17. Pass66,101 miles (+9,177)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,101 miles
    Test number
    300781149100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,924 miles
    Test number
    261098428178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X13 BRL

Does X13 BRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X13 BRL is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X13 BRL?
The MOT on X13 BRL is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X13 BRL done?
X13 BRL was recorded at 162,917 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,949 miles a year.
Has X13 BRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X13 BRL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X13 BRL 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 X13 BRL find?
X13 BRL passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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