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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

X1 SPAMOT history

X1 SPA is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 93,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
93,211 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 SPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 SPA was last recorded at 93,211 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,515 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
696 miles
Average per year
1,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,211 miles
  • 2025 – 92,515 miles
  • 2024 – 92,074 miles
  • 2023 – 91,189 miles
  • 2022 – 90,332 miles
  • 2021 – 88,603 miles
  • 2020 – 85,722 miles
  • 2019 – 83,711 miles
  • 2018 – 79,887 miles
  • 2017 – 78,426 miles
  • 2016 – 76,711 miles
  • 2015 – 76,065 miles
  • 2014 – 75,719 miles
  • 2013 – 75,291 miles
  • 2012 – 74,992 miles
  • 2011 – 74,649 miles
  • 2010 – 74,538 miles
  • 2009 – 74,393 miles
  • 2008 – 74,050 miles
  • 2007 – 72,367 miles
  • 2006 – 66,524 miles
  • 2005 – 58,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,211 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded & holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,211 miles (+696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    93,211 miles
    Test number
    604422833981
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  2. Pass92,515 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    681906704964
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail92,501 miles (+427)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,501 miles
    Test number
    284607208188
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,074 miles (+885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,074 miles
    Test number
    514067500488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point holed & corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass91,189 miles (+857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,189 miles
    Test number
    337485354231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking point sill holed & corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass90,332 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,332 miles
    Test number
    316385646800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,325 miles (+39)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,325 miles
    Test number
    261096860062
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail90,286 miles (+1,683)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,286 miles
    Test number
    563445105609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust/lamp damaged internally (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust/lamp damaged internally (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    629109666155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,603 miles (+2,881)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    887698815099
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  11. Pass85,722 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,722 miles
    Test number
    979199449973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,718 miles (+2,007)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,718 miles
    Test number
    872411572773
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,711 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,711 miles
    Test number
    517613130207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,887 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,887 miles
    Test number
    820509408970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,426 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,426 miles
    Test number
    300715677743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,711 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,711 miles
    Test number
    854645649797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,065 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,065 miles
    Test number
    767060985354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,719 miles
    Test number
    519365394249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,719 miles (+428)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,719 miles
    Test number
    956705694250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass75,291 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,291 miles
    Test number
    209447983204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,992 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    368893992225
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass74,992 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    437933592252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,649 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,649 miles
    Test number
    105444091211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,538 miles
    Test number
    543418090268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,538 miles (+145)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,538 miles
    Test number
    951708090252
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass74,393 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,393 miles
    Test number
    504502599272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,050 miles (+1,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,050 miles
    Test number
    892045378277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass72,367 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    72,367 miles
    Test number
    972451287283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,524 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,524 miles
    Test number
    550681496257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass58,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    363710795429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 SPA

Does X1 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 SPA is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 SPA?
The MOT on X1 SPA is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 SPA done?
X1 SPA was recorded at 93,211 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,646 miles a year.
Has X1 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 SPA has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X1 SPA 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 X1 SPA find?
X1 SPA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust heat shield loose.

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