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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

X1 VRAMOT history

X1 VRA is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 214,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
214,931 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 VRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 VRA was last recorded at 214,931 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 2,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,153 miles · 16 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,778 miles
Average per year
9,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,931 miles
  • 2023 – 212,153 miles
  • 2022 – 204,996 miles
  • 2021 – 195,215 miles
  • 2020 – 194,084 miles
  • 2019 – 186,039 miles
  • 2018 – 179,063 miles
  • 2017 – 167,703 miles
  • 2016 – 152,377 miles
  • 2014 – 127,358 miles
  • 2013 – 104,947 miles
  • 2012 – 81,379 miles
  • 2011 – 72,675 miles
  • 2010 – 65,959 miles
  • 2009 – 60,068 miles
  • 2008 – 54,961 miles
  • 2007 – 47,816 miles
  • 2006 – 41,870 miles
  • 2005 – 29,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,931 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Both front tyrs wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,931 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    214,931 miles
    Test number
    934330514840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass212,153 miles (+7,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    212,153 miles
    Test number
    895878074125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass204,996 miles (+205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    204,996 miles
    Test number
    458747812172
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail204,791 miles (+9,576)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,791 miles
    Test number
    658436458391
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass195,215 miles (+1,131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    195,215 miles
    Test number
    713993524845
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  6. Pass194,084 miles (+8,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    194,084 miles
    Test number
    910014626302
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass186,039 miles (+6,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    186,039 miles
    Test number
    727227816532
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass179,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    179,063 miles
    Test number
    633904557044
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyrs wearing on edges

  9. Fail179,063 miles (+11,360)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,063 miles
    Test number
    162707335659
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyrs wearing on edges

  10. Pass167,703 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    167,703 miles
    Test number
    384130397428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,787 miles (+14,410)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,787 miles
    Test number
    657845493520
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass152,377 miles (+25,019)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    152,377 miles
    Test number
    310137448326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,358 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,358 miles
    Test number
    297219524313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,131 miles (+22,184)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,131 miles
    Test number
    417884724412
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass104,947 miles (+23,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,947 miles
    Test number
    609687583226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass81,379 miles (+8,704)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,379 miles
    Test number
    749225912281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,675 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    805715301398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,959 miles (+5,891)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,959 miles
    Test number
    704634010331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,068 miles
    Test number
    263236709303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,068 miles (+5,107)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,068 miles
    Test number
    520096709303
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass54,961 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,961 miles
    Test number
    932258508318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,816 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,816 miles
    Test number
    700096817309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,870 miles (+11,898)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,870 miles
    Test number
    644963736365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  24. Pass29,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,972 miles
    Test number
    531850445360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 VRA

Does X1 VRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X1 VRA expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X1 VRA?
The MOT on X1 VRA expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X1 VRA done?
X1 VRA was recorded at 214,931 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 9,553 miles a year.
Has X1 VRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 VRA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on X1 VRA 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 VRA find?
X1 VRA passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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