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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

X18 XMSMOT history

X18 XMS is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 23 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 195,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
195,201 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 XMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 XMS was last recorded at 195,201 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
193,131 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,070 miles
Average per year
11,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,201 miles
  • 2025 – 193,131 miles
  • 2024 – 180,274 miles
  • 2022 – 167,800 miles
  • 2021 – 157,400 miles
  • 2020 – 145,013 miles
  • 2019 – 130,109 miles
  • 2018 – 117,429 miles
  • 2017 – 111,470 miles
  • 2016 – 97,496 miles
  • 2015 – 84,289 miles
  • 2014 – 61,370 miles
  • 2013 – 35,589 miles
  • 2012 – 29,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,201 miles (+2,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    195,201 miles
    Test number
    467463657026
    • 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. Pass193,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    193,131 miles
    Test number
    108071854462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail193,130 miles (+12,856)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,130 miles
    Test number
    613149873903
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass180,274 miles (+12,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    180,274 miles
    Test number
    165704737125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass167,800 miles (+10,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    167,800 miles
    Test number
    417915524901
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass157,400 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,400 miles
    Test number
    694847894931
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail157,400 miles (+12,387)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,400 miles
    Test number
    675444154769
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass145,013 miles (+14,904)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,013 miles
    Test number
    631503532152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,109 miles (+12,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,109 miles
    Test number
    326691572403
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Pass117,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,429 miles
    Test number
    444347075525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,429 miles (+5,959)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,429 miles
    Test number
    257226893934
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass111,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,470 miles
    Test number
    509720756579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,470 miles (+13,974)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,470 miles
    Test number
    887606652451
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass97,496 miles (+13,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    737422351293
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass84,289 miles (+22,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,289 miles
    Test number
    236166482503
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle [front pinion seal]
  16. Pass61,370 miles (+25,781)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,370 miles
    Test number
    716493754347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,589 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,589 miles
    Test number
    425225653415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,587 miles (+1,561)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    916604353340
    • DangerousNSR tyre has cut to cord
    • DangerousOSR tyre has cut to cord
    • 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)
  19. Pass34,026 miles (+4,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,026 miles
    Test number
    826651983006
    • 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)
  20. Pass29,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,879 miles
    Test number
    315360482031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 XMS

Does X18 XMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 XMS is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 XMS?
The MOT on X18 XMS is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 XMS done?
X18 XMS was recorded at 195,201 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 11,803 miles a year.
Has X18 XMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 XMS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X18 XMS 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 X18 XMS find?
X18 XMS passed its latest MOT on 23 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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