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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,926 cc

X47 ACHMOT history

X47 ACH is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2023
Mileage
130,457 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X47 ACH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X47 ACH was last recorded at 130,457 miles on 22 Aug 2022, 785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,672 miles · 21 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
785 miles
Average per year
4,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,457 miles
  • 2020 – 129,672 miles
  • 2019 – 123,311 miles
  • 2018 – 117,479 miles
  • 2017 – 112,990 miles
  • 2016 – 112,687 miles
  • 2015 – 108,766 miles
  • 2014 – 104,280 miles
  • 2013 – 97,688 miles
  • 2012 – 92,408 miles
  • 2011 – 87,443 miles
  • 2010 – 83,222 miles
  • 2009 – 78,933 miles
  • 2008 – 73,348 miles
  • 2007 – 65,326 miles
  • 2006 – 57,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,457 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySills corroded inner

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,457 miles (+785)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,457 miles
    Test number
    721606662411
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded inner

  2. Pass129,672 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,672 miles
    Test number
    505308800452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail129,570 miles (+6,259)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,570 miles
    Test number
    247805564953
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass123,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,311 miles
    Test number
    283328658597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,311 miles (+5,832)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,311 miles
    Test number
    968842412161
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass117,479 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,479 miles
    Test number
    600985859464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,990 miles
    Test number
    524174994050
    • AdvisoryFloor pan fitted

  8. Fail112,990 miles (+303)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,990 miles
    Test number
    706402054781
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFloor pan fitted

  9. Pass112,687 miles (+3,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,687 miles
    Test number
    974047919909
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass108,766 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    108,766 miles
    Test number
    165141545455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail108,766 miles (+4,486)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,766 miles
    Test number
    649261745031
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass104,280 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    169180534430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail104,280 miles (+6,592)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    197178824414
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass97,688 miles (+5,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,688 miles
    Test number
    115378223448
    • 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)

  15. Pass92,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    628976822000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,408 miles (+4,965)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    249916022005
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass87,443 miles (+4,221)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,443 miles
    Test number
    186467721462
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass83,222 miles (+4,289)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,222 miles
    Test number
    190759620461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass78,933 miles (+5,585)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,933 miles
    Test number
    524488429037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass73,348 miles (+8,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    652197308067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass65,326 miles (+7,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,326 miles
    Test number
    111943007446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass57,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,392 miles
    Test number
    843894406057
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X47 ACH

Does X47 ACH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X47 ACH expired on 21 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X47 ACH?
The MOT on X47 ACH expired on 21 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X47 ACH done?
X47 ACH was recorded at 130,457 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2022, an average of 4,394 miles a year.
Has X47 ACH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X47 ACH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on X47 ACH 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 X47 ACH find?
X47 ACH passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2022 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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