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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,000 cc

X38 MDXMOT history

X38 MDX is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 3 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2024
Mileage
91,065 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 MDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 MDX was last recorded at 91,065 miles on 22 Jun 2023, 1,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2020: 86,733 miles, lower than 89,308 miles on 18 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,783 miles · 27 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,282 miles
Average per year
1,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,065 miles
  • 2022 – 89,783 miles
  • 2021 – 88,469 miles
  • 2020 – 86,733 miles
  • 2019 – 89,308 miles
  • 2018 – 84,084 miles
  • 2017 – 83,048 miles
  • 2015 – 80,470 miles
  • 2014 – 78,583 miles
  • 2012 – 76,070 miles
  • 2011 – 74,935 miles
  • 2010 – 73,354 miles
  • 2009 – 71,838 miles
  • 2008 – 69,971 miles
  • 2007 – 68,371 miles
  • 2006 – 66,185 miles
  • 2005 – 62,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box shield loss

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock becoming weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,065 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,065 miles
    Test number
    416437500903
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box shield loss

  2. Fail91,065 miles (+1,282)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,065 miles
    Test number
    884290780604
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box shield loss

  3. Pass89,783 miles (+1,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,783 miles
    Test number
    774440824020
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,469 miles
    Test number
    991153879051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail88,469 miles (+1,736)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,469 miles
    Test number
    456569039634
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,733 miles (-2,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,733 miles
    Test number
    639492154654
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass89,308 miles (+4,012)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,308 miles
    Test number
    377281204204
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock becoming weak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail85,296 miles (+1,212)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,296 miles
    Test number
    143164520051
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock becoming weak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads starting to wear low

  9. Pass84,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,084 miles
    Test number
    656388328500
    • AdvisoryRear rear pad linings getting low

  10. Fail84,084 miles (+1,036)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,084 miles
    Test number
    608825089758
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washes blocked (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear rear pad linings getting low

  11. Pass83,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,048 miles
    Test number
    801840810639
    • 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)

  12. Fail83,048 miles (+2,578)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,048 miles
    Test number
    385479530187
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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. Pass80,470 miles (+1,887)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,470 miles
    Test number
    541285089859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass78,583 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,583 miles
    Test number
    177303354300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,010 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,010 miles
    Test number
    347063814020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,070 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,070 miles
    Test number
    858077042344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,935 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,935 miles
    Test number
    697799431313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,354 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,354 miles
    Test number
    101511140310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,838 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,838 miles
    Test number
    160113349343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,971 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,971 miles
    Test number
    663535248307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,371 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,371 miles
    Test number
    794765547394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,185 miles (+4,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    142406346321
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass62,157 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    62,157 miles
    Test number
    513033706040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,020 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    430367545322
    • FailureNearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp holder burnt through lower panel

Questions about X38 MDX

Does X38 MDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 MDX expired on 26 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 MDX?
The MOT on X38 MDX expired on 26 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 MDX done?
X38 MDX was recorded at 91,065 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2023, an average of 1,658 miles a year.
Has X38 MDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 MDX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on X38 MDX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X38 MDX find?
X38 MDX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2023 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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