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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X443 BBLMOT history

X443 BBL is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
123,793 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X443 BBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X443 BBL was last recorded at 123,793 miles on 6 May 2022, 3,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2019: 118,359 miles, lower than 158,819 miles on 6 Jun 2018.

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
120,478 miles · 2 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,315 miles
Average per year
2,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,793 miles
  • 2020 – 120,478 miles
  • 2019 – 118,359 miles
  • 2018 – 158,819 miles
  • 2017 – 151,120 miles
  • 2016 – 141,977 miles
  • 2015 – 134,761 miles
  • 2014 – 128,973 miles
  • 2013 – 123,425 miles
  • 2012 – 118,692 miles
  • 2011 – 112,630 miles
  • 2010 – 106,100 miles
  • 2009 – 98,780 miles
  • 2007 – 90,960 miles
  • 2006 – 85,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,793 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s/r tyre has been run flat

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,793 miles (+3,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,793 miles
    Test number
    490872032766
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,478 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,478 miles
    Test number
    353294957074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail120,478 miles (+2,119)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,478 miles
    Test number
    860127520928
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,359 miles (-40,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,359 miles
    Test number
    478791658854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have only just net legal limit

  5. Pass158,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    158,819 miles
    Test number
    137148276005
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail158,819 miles (+3)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,819 miles
    Test number
    432784010919
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail158,816 miles (+7,696)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,816 miles
    Test number
    482663167841
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade deteriorated

  8. Pass151,120 miles (+9,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,120 miles
    Test number
    207665656278
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sidelights slightly effected by indicators

  9. Pass141,977 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    141,977 miles
    Test number
    407971584557
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has groove on inner wall
    • AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak

  10. Fail141,976 miles (+7,215)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,976 miles
    Test number
    289646411375
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak

  11. Pass134,761 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    134,761 miles
    Test number
    298461345075
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre has been run flat
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail134,761 miles (+5,788)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,761 miles
    Test number
    716260245030
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre has been run flat
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass128,973 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    128,973 miles
    Test number
    389870454011
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail128,971 miles (+5,546)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,971 miles
    Test number
    957470954077
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass123,425 miles (+4,733)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    123,425 miles
    Test number
    138631753401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass118,692 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,692 miles
    Test number
    327783752080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,691 miles (+6,061)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,691 miles
    Test number
    716762352063
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass112,630 miles (+6,530)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    112,630 miles
    Test number
    345354151027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass106,100 miles (+7,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,100 miles
    Test number
    584893050088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass98,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    98,780 miles
    Test number
    443023219040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,779 miles (+7,819)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    342823119070
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass90,960 miles (+5,592)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    90,960 miles
    Test number
    801945057203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  23. Pass85,368 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    85,368 miles
    Test number
    144769726259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about X443 BBL

Does X443 BBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X443 BBL expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X443 BBL?
The MOT on X443 BBL expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X443 BBL done?
X443 BBL was recorded at 123,793 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 2,445 miles a year.
Has X443 BBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X443 BBL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on X443 BBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X443 BBL find?
X443 BBL passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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