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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X231 XPJMOT history

X231 XPJ is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

X231 XPJ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,011 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 XPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 XPJ was last recorded at 74,011 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,720 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
2,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,011 miles
  • 2025 – 73,720 miles
  • 2024 – 73,497 miles
  • 2023 – 72,802 miles
  • 2022 – 72,027 miles
  • 2021 – 70,811 miles
  • 2020 – 69,277 miles
  • 2019 – 67,264 miles
  • 2018 – 64,519 miles
  • 2017 – 62,693 miles
  • 2016 – 60,514 miles
  • 2015 – 58,074 miles
  • 2014 – 56,162 miles
  • 2013 – 54,247 miles
  • 2012 – 52,257 miles
  • 2011 – 50,261 miles
  • 2010 – 47,480 miles
  • 2009 – 44,371 miles
  • 2008 – 40,668 miles
  • 2007 – 36,320 miles
  • 2006 – 31,749 miles
  • 2005 – 26,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,011 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,011 miles (+291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    176082608936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,720 miles (+223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,720 miles
    Test number
    766813634334
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,497 miles (+695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,497 miles
    Test number
    733022944060
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,802 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,802 miles
    Test number
    430115484507
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail72,800 miles (+773)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,800 miles
    Test number
    871281791286
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,027 miles (+1,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,027 miles
    Test number
    506810940261
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,811 miles (+1,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,811 miles
    Test number
    777962962887
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,277 miles (+2,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    516358621205
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing almost to wear bar (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,264 miles (+2,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,264 miles
    Test number
    232980481203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,519 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,519 miles
    Test number
    869149686405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,515 miles (+1,822)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,515 miles
    Test number
    552444446734
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (do not adjust) (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass62,693 miles (+2,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,693 miles
    Test number
    611502339831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass60,514 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,514 miles
    Test number
    860962658828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,074 miles (+1,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,074 miles
    Test number
    733535980690
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges!
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass56,162 miles (+1,915)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,162 miles
    Test number
    437061744244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing

  16. Pass54,247 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    178994713296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,257 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,257 miles
    Test number
    529903642222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,261 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,261 miles
    Test number
    435975331235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,480 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,480 miles
    Test number
    112256130281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,371 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,371 miles
    Test number
    664576539229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,668 miles (+4,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,668 miles
    Test number
    444079338206
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass36,320 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    253714037211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,749 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,749 miles
    Test number
    600186836204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    26,943 miles
    Test number
    833214335253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 XPJ

Does X231 XPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 XPJ is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X231 XPJ?
The MOT on X231 XPJ is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 XPJ done?
X231 XPJ was recorded at 74,011 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,240 miles a year.
Has X231 XPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 XPJ has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X231 XPJ 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 X231 XPJ find?
X231 XPJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak..

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