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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,926 cc

X54 UPCMOT history

X54 UPC is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 6 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 172,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
172,562 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X54 UPC
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
6 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X54 UPC was last recorded at 172,562 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2017: 153,344 miles, lower than 157,552 miles on 5 Dec 2017.

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
171,240 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,322 miles
Average per year
4,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,562 miles
  • 2025 – 171,240 miles
  • 2024 – 170,148 miles
  • 2023 – 168,300 miles
  • 2022 – 167,520 miles
  • 2021 – 165,230 miles
  • 2020 – 163,755 miles
  • 2019 – 162,550 miles
  • 2018 – 160,744 miles
  • 2017 – 153,344 miles
  • 2016 – 153,344 miles
  • 2015 – 149,526 miles
  • 2014 – 144,000 miles
  • 2013 – 140,794 miles
  • 2012 – 136,436 miles
  • 2011 – 129,773 miles
  • 2010 – 121,788 miles
  • 2009 – 106,066 miles
  • 2008 – 94,934 miles
  • 2006 – 77,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,562 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    172,562 miles
    Test number
    307287626632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail172,562 miles (+1,322)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,562 miles
    Test number
    681511394701
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass171,240 miles (+1,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,240 miles
    Test number
    301972368960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass170,148 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    170,148 miles
    Test number
    446845779921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,300 miles (+780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,300 miles
    Test number
    390945318732
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass167,520 miles (+2,290)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    167,520 miles
    Test number
    418697133464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front undertray slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass165,230 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,230 miles
    Test number
    170239944621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail165,228 miles (+1,473)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,228 miles
    Test number
    697610400511
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass163,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,755 miles
    Test number
    902084428135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail163,755 miles (+1,205)1 dangerous7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,755 miles
    Test number
    911003634588
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner edge, split and canvas exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective Won't open (3.1 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe along underside of car corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe in arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear sub frame bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems under bonnet not checked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disk pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass162,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,550 miles
    Test number
    856713029027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail162,549 miles (+1,805)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,549 miles
    Test number
    349559021992
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass160,744 miles (+7,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    160,744 miles
    Test number
    446978355375
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass153,344 miles (-4,208)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    153,344 miles
    Test number
    720938506725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail157,552 miles (+4,208)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,552 miles
    Test number
    100523983759
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass153,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    153,344 miles
    Test number
    340118941454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail153,344 miles (+3,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,344 miles
    Test number
    555747216903
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass149,526 miles (+5,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    149,526 miles
    Test number
    787186685581
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass144,000 miles (+3,206)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    144,000 miles
    Test number
    747912184276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrision both front to rear fuel pipes

  20. Pass140,794 miles (+5)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    140,794 miles
    Test number
    495048713319
    • NoteCorrosion on front to rear fuel pipe
    • NoteCut in the sidewall of near side front tyre
    • NoteOff side front bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front suspension arms

  21. Fail140,789 miles (+4,353)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,789 miles
    Test number
    907637313351
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion on front to rear fuel pipe
    • NoteCut in the sidewall of near side front tyre
    • NoteOff side front bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front suspension arms

  22. Pass136,436 miles (+6,663)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    136,436 miles
    Test number
    416283632357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on fuel pipes
    • NoteCut in the sidewall in near side front tyre sidewall
    • NoteDamage to near side front bumper
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass129,773 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    129,773 miles
    Test number
    169370771230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn and pitted
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn

  24. Fail129,772 miles (+7,984)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,772 miles
    Test number
    249133661209
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn and pitted
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn

  25. Pass121,788 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    121,788 miles
    Test number
    880549520285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has flat spot

  26. Fail121,788 miles (+15,722)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,788 miles
    Test number
    594408620220
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has flat spot

  27. Pass106,066 miles (+11,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    106,066 miles
    Test number
    704452589006
    • NoteChildseat fitted to n/s/r unable to fully inspect seat belt

  28. Pass94,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,934 miles
    Test number
    490585698093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail94,934 miles (+17,555)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,934 miles
    Test number
    421434898036
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass77,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    803856926247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X54 UPC

Does X54 UPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X54 UPC is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X54 UPC?
The MOT on X54 UPC is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X54 UPC done?
X54 UPC was recorded at 172,562 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,724 miles a year.
Has X54 UPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X54 UPC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X54 UPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X54 UPC find?
X54 UPC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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