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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,926 cc

X445 EBUMOT history

X445 EBU is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 229,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2022.

X445 EBU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2023
Mileage
229,025 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X445 EBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X445 EBU was last recorded at 229,025 miles on 8 Aug 2022, 4,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
224,576 miles · 11 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
4,449 miles
Average per year
8,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 229,025 miles
  • 2021 – 224,576 miles
  • 2020 – 219,465 miles
  • 2019 – 216,030 miles
  • 2018 – 211,492 miles
  • 2017 – 205,014 miles
  • 2016 – 197,501 miles
  • 2015 – 187,741 miles
  • 2014 – 176,291 miles
  • 2013 – 159,572 miles
  • 2012 – 147,746 miles
  • 2011 – 136,572 miles
  • 2010 – 126,297 miles
  • 2009 – 119,740 miles
  • 2008 – 111,005 miles
  • 2007 – 100,549 miles
  • 2006 – 97,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,025 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,025 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    229,025 miles
    Test number
    659100720565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass224,576 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    224,576 miles
    Test number
    611856286742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass219,465 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    219,465 miles
    Test number
    466220526029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass216,030 miles (+4,538)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    216,030 miles
    Test number
    264250437032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pair (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass211,492 miles (+6,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    211,492 miles
    Test number
    408622168375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass205,014 miles (+7,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    205,014 miles
    Test number
    131421141268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged CORRODED (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass197,501 miles (+9,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    197,501 miles
    Test number
    746411537282
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged main from tank (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass187,741 miles (+11,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    187,741 miles
    Test number
    868384705283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass176,291 miles (+16,719)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    176,291 miles
    Test number
    188476914211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass159,572 miles (+11,826)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    159,572 miles
    Test number
    277539813230
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass147,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    147,746 miles
    Test number
    277528622218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,746 miles (+11,174)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,746 miles
    Test number
    976598222248
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass136,572 miles (+10,275)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    136,572 miles
    Test number
    447297151257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDiscs corroded on edges
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteSlight blow on exhaust from flexi

  14. Pass126,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    126,297 miles
    Test number
    532909120292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,297 miles (+6,557)2 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,297 miles
    Test number
    313849120476
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on edges
    • NoteFront number plate cracking
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteSlight blow on exhaust
    • NoteSlight oil leaks

  16. Pass119,740 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    119,740 miles
    Test number
    272532339277
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leaks

  17. Fail119,740 miles (+8,735)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,740 miles
    Test number
    750512139290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leaks

  18. Pass111,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    111,005 miles
    Test number
    382049248251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,005 miles (+10,456)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,005 miles
    Test number
    670399948252
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOil leaks

  20. Pass100,549 miles (+2,648)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    100,549 miles
    Test number
    384198147256
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRust on main through brake pipes

  21. Pass97,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    97,901 miles
    Test number
    864628846260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X445 EBU

Does X445 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X445 EBU expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X445 EBU?
The MOT on X445 EBU expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X445 EBU done?
X445 EBU was recorded at 229,025 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2022, an average of 8,235 miles a year.
Has X445 EBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X445 EBU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on X445 EBU 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 X445 EBU find?
X445 EBU passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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