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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

X63 FNBMOT history

X63 FNB is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 4 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
156,426 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X63 FNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X63 FNB was last recorded at 156,426 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 1,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,633 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,793 miles
Average per year
3,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,426 miles
  • 2023 – 154,633 miles
  • 2022 – 153,295 miles
  • 2021 – 152,408 miles
  • 2020 – 150,509 miles
  • 2019 – 149,726 miles
  • 2018 – 147,101 miles
  • 2017 – 142,804 miles
  • 2015 – 136,225 miles
  • 2014 – 131,114 miles
  • 2013 – 127,801 miles
  • 2012 – 124,838 miles
  • 2011 – 120,756 miles
  • 2010 – 117,636 miles
  • 2009 – 115,958 miles
  • 2008 – 113,174 miles
  • 2007 – 105,896 miles
  • 2006 – 94,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,426 miles
  • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,426 miles (+1,793)2 dangerous8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,426 miles
    Test number
    638974743241
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass154,633 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    154,633 miles
    Test number
    988051648968
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight adjustment plastc arm cracked around ball fitting/tie wrapped to secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes running along offside sill where welding has took place (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail154,633 miles (+10)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,633 miles
    Test number
    527865644533
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight adjustment plastc arm cracked around ball fitting/tie wrapped to secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes running along offside sill where welding has took place (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail154,623 miles (+1,328)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,623 miles
    Test number
    431823627028
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass153,295 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    153,295 miles
    Test number
    492579497891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail153,291 miles (+883)14 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,291 miles
    Test number
    357518393622
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe broken (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST FRONT PIPE STUDS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F AND N/S/F ANTIROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside OUTER SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySTEEL FUEL PIPES RUSTY

  7. Pass152,408 miles (+1,899)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,408 miles
    Test number
    272232141378
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bolts corroded

  8. Pass150,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    150,509 miles
    Test number
    670338863879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,509 miles (+783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,509 miles
    Test number
    301353993956
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass149,726 miles (+2,625)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    149,726 miles
    Test number
    447549456420
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass147,101 miles (+4,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    147,101 miles
    Test number
    232693840384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass142,804 miles (+6,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    142,804 miles
    Test number
    844275619071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass136,225 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    136,225 miles
    Test number
    738822020495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,114 miles (+3,313)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    131,114 miles
    Test number
    809785744383
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on edges

  15. Pass127,801 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    127,801 miles
    Test number
    277765853309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail127,801 miles (+2,963)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,801 miles
    Test number
    585655953337
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass124,838 miles (+4,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    124,838 miles
    Test number
    549239122391
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass120,756 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    120,756 miles
    Test number
    455227441433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Fail120,756 miles (+3,120)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,756 miles
    Test number
    467626341331
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  20. Pass117,636 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    117,636 miles
    Test number
    463907040328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,958 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    115,958 miles
    Test number
    544449539346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass113,174 miles (+7,278)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    113,174 miles
    Test number
    363205558300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,896 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    832525547382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail105,896 miles (+11,168)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    840312547396
    • FailureRear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass94,728 miles (+4,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    841681436384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  26. Pass89,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    89,748 miles
    Test number
    641228466005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X63 FNB

Does X63 FNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X63 FNB expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X63 FNB?
The MOT on X63 FNB expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X63 FNB done?
X63 FNB was recorded at 156,426 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 3,591 miles a year.
Has X63 FNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X63 FNB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X63 FNB 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 X63 FNB find?
X63 FNB failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board; offside rear lower brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 12 more.

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