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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

X38 BNUMOT history

X38 BNU is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 202,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

X38 BNU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
202,510 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 BNU
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
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 BNU was last recorded at 202,510 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 3,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,523 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,987 miles
Average per year
6,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,510 miles
  • 2025 – 198,523 miles
  • 2023 – 195,131 miles
  • 2019 – 192,376 miles
  • 2018 – 187,063 miles
  • 2017 – 181,527 miles
  • 2016 – 174,270 miles
  • 2015 – 168,810 miles
  • 2014 – 158,844 miles
  • 2013 – 151,415 miles
  • 2012 – 142,716 miles
  • 2011 – 131,002 miles
  • 2010 – 120,051 miles
  • 2009 – 104,228 miles
  • 2008 – 94,953 miles
  • 2007 – 86,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,510 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,510 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    202,510 miles
    Test number
    754451490807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass198,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    198,523 miles
    Test number
    229566361840
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail198,523 miles (+3,392)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,523 miles
    Test number
    134674794629
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass195,131 miles (+2,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    195,131 miles
    Test number
    257796219024
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass192,376 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    192,376 miles
    Test number
    147396732363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,063 miles (+5,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    187,063 miles
    Test number
    895301103635
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass181,527 miles (+7,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    181,527 miles
    Test number
    135459966538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass174,270 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    174,270 miles
    Test number
    922611831188
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers slight smearing
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail174,270 miles (+5,460)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,270 miles
    Test number
    318261870174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers slight smearing
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass168,810 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    168,810 miles
    Test number
    958999485002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail168,810 miles (+9,966)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,810 miles
    Test number
    698932585005
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass158,844 miles (+7,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    158,844 miles
    Test number
    945600694063
    • 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)

  13. Pass151,415 miles (+8,699)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    151,415 miles
    Test number
    177645973425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,716 miles (+11,714)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    142,716 miles
    Test number
    856297582035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,002 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    131,002 miles
    Test number
    825965481035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,051 miles (+15,823)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    120,051 miles
    Test number
    191421780485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre close to edge - 235/40/17

  17. Pass104,228 miles (+4)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    104,228 miles
    Test number
    341819189086
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear dif has slight oil leak
    • NoteSlight movement in the steering rack system joints

  18. Fail104,224 miles (+9,271)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,224 miles
    Test number
    581742289039
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear dif has slight oil leak
    • NoteSlight movement in the steering rack system joints

  19. Fail94,953 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,953 miles
    Test number
    163598578044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass94,953 miles (+8,196)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,953 miles
    Test number
    310578278085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,757 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,757 miles
    Test number
    790029377042
    • NoteEngine oil low.

Questions about X38 BNU

Does X38 BNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 BNU is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X38 BNU?
The MOT on X38 BNU is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X38 BNU done?
X38 BNU was recorded at 202,510 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,082 miles a year.
Has X38 BNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 BNU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X38 BNU 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 X38 BNU find?
X38 BNU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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