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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

X13 GBXMOT history

X13 GBX is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

X13 GBX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,392 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X13 GBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X13 GBX was last recorded at 168,392 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 8,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,317 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,075 miles
Average per year
8,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,392 miles
  • 2025 – 160,317 miles
  • 2024 – 148,112 miles
  • 2023 – 138,307 miles
  • 2022 – 131,483 miles
  • 2021 – 121,306 miles
  • 2020 – 118,249 miles
  • 2019 – 110,750 miles
  • 2018 – 99,135 miles
  • 2017 – 88,465 miles
  • 2016 – 79,594 miles
  • 2015 – 70,400 miles
  • 2014 – 62,207 miles
  • 2013 – 53,960 miles
  • 2012 – 46,622 miles
  • 2011 – 38,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,392 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,392 miles (+8,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    168,392 miles
    Test number
    702263905697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass160,317 miles (+12,205)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,317 miles
    Test number
    348302180025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,112 miles (+9,805)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,112 miles
    Test number
    477767865333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,307 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,307 miles
    Test number
    841600586495
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail138,307 miles (+6,824)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,307 miles
    Test number
    492349345797
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,483 miles (+10,177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,483 miles
    Test number
    286625866412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,306 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,306 miles
    Test number
    117250626978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,249 miles (+7,499)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,249 miles
    Test number
    185413286396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass110,750 miles (+323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    110,750 miles
    Test number
    676207255778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail110,427 miles (+11,292)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,427 miles
    Test number
    876545331343
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass99,135 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,135 miles
    Test number
    566685271822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,103 miles (+10,638)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,103 miles
    Test number
    411188860342
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass88,465 miles (+8,871)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,465 miles
    Test number
    101970902205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,594 miles (+9,194)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,594 miles
    Test number
    437895737739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,400 miles (+8,193)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,400 miles
    Test number
    389647005136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,207 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,207 miles
    Test number
    118796984470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail62,191 miles (+8,231)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,191 miles
    Test number
    407945084003
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass53,960 miles (+7,338)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    555726393081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,622 miles (+8,574)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,622 miles
    Test number
    806545602163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    908991301169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X13 GBX

Does X13 GBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X13 GBX is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X13 GBX?
The MOT on X13 GBX is valid until 30 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 GBX done?
X13 GBX was recorded at 168,392 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 8,707 miles a year.
Has X13 GBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X13 GBX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X13 GBX 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 GBX find?
X13 GBX passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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