
BMW 530
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
X5 DHUMOT history
X5 DHU is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,426 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 137,426 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,216 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 DHU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 DHU was last recorded at 137,426 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 11,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 126,254 miles · 23 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 11,172 miles
- Average per year
- 7,216 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 137,426 miles
- 2020 – 126,254 miles
- 2019 – 122,232 miles
- 2018 – 121,902 miles
- 2017 – 120,636 miles
- 2016 – 116,770 miles
- 2015 – 111,421 miles
- 2014 – 102,259 miles
- 2013 – 96,333 miles
- 2012 – 93,104 miles
- 2011 – 88,296 miles
- 2010 – 81,332 miles
- 2009 – 60,884 miles
- 2008 – 41,881 miles
- 2006 – 28,750 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFull underside slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,426 miles (+11,172)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 137,426 miles
- Test number
- 710248886103
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFull underside slightly corroded
Pass126,254 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 126,254 miles
- Test number
- 827361401536
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFull underside slightly corroded
Fail126,254 miles (+4,022)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,254 miles
- Test number
- 231911056666
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFull underside slightly corroded
Pass122,232 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 122,232 miles
- Test number
- 768456118462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp badly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail122,232 miles (+330)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,232 miles
- Test number
- 247349936926
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp badly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,902 miles (+1,266)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 121,902 miles
- Test number
- 486231890630
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear underside
Pass120,636 miles (+3,866)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 120,636 miles
- Test number
- 197438595722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,770 miles (+5,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 116,770 miles
- Test number
- 803359594318
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion floor area,s (6.1.B.2)
Pass111,421 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 111,421 miles
- Test number
- 121837343857
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail111,421 miles (+9,162)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,421 miles
- Test number
- 419647879881
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass102,259 miles (+5,926)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 102,259 miles
- Test number
- 785051394242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,333 miles (+3,229)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 96,333 miles
- Test number
- 746343973259
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,104 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 93,104 miles
- Test number
- 906937972224
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail93,104 miles (+2)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,104 miles
- Test number
- 329846972475
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail93,102 miles (+4,806)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,102 miles
- Test number
- 197319542210
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,296 miles (+6,964)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 88,296 miles
- Test number
- 247404471199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 81,332 miles
- Test number
- 303027270109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,332 miles (+20,448)1 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,332 miles
- Test number
- 172817270137
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass60,884 miles (+19,003)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 60,884 miles
- Test number
- 273207099050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,881 miles (+13,131)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 41,881 miles
- Test number
- 754196318110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 28,750 miles
- Test number
- 853127006301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X5 DHU
- Does X5 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X5 DHU expired on 24 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X5 DHU?
- The MOT on X5 DHU expired on 24 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X5 DHU done?
- X5 DHU was recorded at 137,426 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 7,216 miles a year.
- Has X5 DHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 DHU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on X5 DHU 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 X5 DHU find?
- X5 DHU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn, and 3 more.
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