BMW 530 X38BNU has 21 MOTs

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This 2001 BMW 530 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 202,510 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 17:37.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 30th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

X38BNU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH MARCH 2027202,510 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202513TH JANUARY 2026198,523 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED14TH JANUARY 2025198,523 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20232ND OCTOBER 2024195,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH APRIL 201910TH OCTOBER 2020192,376 MI
PASSED3RD APRIL 201810TH APRIL 2019187,063 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED28TH MARCH 201710TH APRIL 2018181,527 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201610TH APRIL 2017174,270 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Both Wipers Slight Smearing
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED11TH APRIL 2016174,270 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Both Wipers Slight Smearing
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  8. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED30TH MARCH 201530TH MARCH 2016168,810 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED23RD MARCH 2015168,810 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED31ST MARCH 201430TH MARCH 2015158,844 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH MARCH 201329TH MARCH 2014151,415 MI
PASSED27TH MARCH 201229TH MARCH 2013142,716 MI
PASSED26TH MARCH 201129TH MARCH 2012131,002 MI
PASSED22ND MARCH 201029TH MARCH 2011120,051 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In N/s/r Tyre Close To Edge - 235/40/17
PASSED30TH MARCH 200929TH MARCH 2010104,228 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. USER ENTERED - Slight Movement In The Steering Rack System Joints
  9. USER ENTERED - Rear Dif Has Slight Oil Leak
FAILED23RD MARCH 2009104,224 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  10. USER ENTERED - Slight Movement In The Steering Rack System Joints
  11. USER ENTERED - Rear Dif Has Slight Oil Leak
FAILED18TH MARCH 200894,953 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED18TH MARCH 200823RD MARCH 200994,953 MI
PASSED20TH MARCH 200723RD MARCH 200886,757 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Low.
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

X38BNU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

X38BNU MOT Comments

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X38BNU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 202,510 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,100 miles

X38BNU FAQs

This Bmw 530 with registration X38BNU was manufactured on Tuesday 2nd January 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 202,510 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,100 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Bmw 530 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means X38BNU has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 530 has had 45 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 530 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does X38BNU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 X38BNU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is X38BNU Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 X38BNU does have Tax. Read more

When does X38BNU Tax expire?

The current Tax for X38BNU will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does X38BNU MOT expire?

The current MOT for X38BNU will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 30th March 2027. Read more

When did X38BNU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for X38BNU was on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 17:37. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has X38BNU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for X38BNU we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has X38BNU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for X38BNU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is X38BNU?

X38BNU is registered as a 2001 Bmw 530. Read more

How many miles has X38BNU done?

The odometer reading for X38BNU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 202,510 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,100 miles per year. Read more

How old is X38BNU?

The vehicle X38BNU was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 2nd January 2001. Read more

What colour is X38BNU?

The official colour of X38BNU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does X38BNU have?

X38BNU has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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