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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

X33 MAYMOT history

X33 MAY is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

X33 MAY grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,302 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X33 MAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X33 MAY was last recorded at 127,302 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 8,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,533 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,769 miles
Average per year
5,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,302 miles
  • 2025 – 118,533 miles
  • 2024 – 112,810 miles
  • 2023 – 107,102 miles
  • 2022 – 100,946 miles
  • 2021 – 95,512 miles
  • 2020 – 88,642 miles
  • 2019 – 81,900 miles
  • 2018 – 75,557 miles
  • 2017 – 70,145 miles
  • 2016 – 63,255 miles
  • 2015 – 56,294 miles
  • 2014 – 52,762 miles
  • 2013 – 49,418 miles
  • 2012 – 45,816 miles
  • 2011 – 41,747 miles
  • 2010 – 37,835 miles
  • 2009 – 33,473 miles
  • 2008 – 29,478 miles
  • 2007 – 26,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,302 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ABS ENGINE BAY HIGHLY ADVICE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive engine and lower (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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,302 miles (+8,769)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,302 miles
    Test number
    304368000035
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ABS ENGINE BAY HIGHLY ADVICE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive engine and lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,533 miles (+5,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,533 miles
    Test number
    656603545208
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Diff oil leak but not excessive

  3. Pass112,810 miles (+5,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,810 miles
    Test number
    664207735167
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff oil leak but not excessive

  4. Pass107,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,102 miles
    Test number
    944078488219
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,102 miles (+47)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,102 miles
    Test number
    262235028725
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,055 miles (+6,109)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,055 miles
    Test number
    677567877147
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,946 miles
    Test number
    336716290960
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail100,946 miles (+5,434)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,946 miles
    Test number
    358285706682
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass95,512 miles (+6,870)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,512 miles
    Test number
    599820374977
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,642 miles (+468)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,642 miles
    Test number
    495371522110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail88,174 miles (+6,274)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    621682320642
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,900 miles (+6,343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    81,900 miles
    Test number
    322428871113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass75,557 miles (+5,412)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,557 miles
    Test number
    891152596783
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass70,145 miles (+6,890)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    342796809734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slightly frayed

  15. Pass63,255 miles (+6,961)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,255 miles
    Test number
    828037215743
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass56,294 miles (+3,532)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,294 miles
    Test number
    495183555164
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass52,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,762 miles
    Test number
    947994354190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,762 miles (+3,344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,762 miles
    Test number
    467644354137
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass49,418 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,418 miles
    Test number
    638417153154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,816 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,816 miles
    Test number
    378964962163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,747 miles
    Test number
    869185661194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,747 miles (+3,912)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,747 miles
    Test number
    228815761408
    • FailureTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  23. Pass37,835 miles (+4,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,835 miles
    Test number
    282069450437
    • 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)

  24. Pass33,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,473 miles
    Test number
    220547169121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,473 miles (+3,995)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,473 miles
    Test number
    782537969158
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass29,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,478 miles
    Test number
    611859668114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,478 miles (+3,373)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,478 miles
    Test number
    520039668162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass26,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,105 miles
    Test number
    482398477132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail26,105 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,105 miles
    Test number
    330277077165
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Questions about X33 MAY

Does X33 MAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X33 MAY is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X33 MAY?
The MOT on X33 MAY is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X33 MAY done?
X33 MAY was recorded at 127,302 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,262 miles a year.
Has X33 MAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X33 MAY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X33 MAY 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 X33 MAY find?
X33 MAY passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake hose slightly deteriorated abs engine bay highly advice; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 4 more.

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