The road tax status for V29 LAN is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for V29 LAN?

The MOT for V29 LAN is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of V29 LAN?

The recorded mileage for V29 LAN is 120,164 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V29 LAN ULEZ compliant?

No, V29 LAN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2001 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · V29 LAN

V29 LAN

2001 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 120,164 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.

Make & Model: BMW 530
Year / Origin: 2001 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 12 Dec 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 120,164 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2001

Engine

2979cc

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V29 LAN Key Findings

32 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
120,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)

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V29 LAN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 07:27

MOT Analysis

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 530 (V29 LAN) between October 2006 and December 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only brake could inadver”.

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V29 LAN Mileage History

03/10/200653,779 mi
05/10/200653,784 mi+5 mi
25/05/200761,960 mi+8,176 mi
29/05/200761,965 mi+5 mi
13/05/200872,702 mi+10,737 mi
05/05/200978,398 mi+5,696 mi
05/05/200978,398 mi
21/05/201081,389 mi+2,991 mi
21/05/201081,389 mi
30/04/201183,468 mi+2,079 mi
30/04/201183,468 mi
19/05/201285,214 mi+1,746 mi
19/05/201285,214 mi
16/05/201387,500 mi+2,286 mi
16/05/201387,500 mi
10/06/201488,545 mi+1,045 mi
13/06/201488,546 mi+1 mi
08/06/201591,154 mi+2,608 mi
08/06/201591,154 mi
11/06/201696,119 mi+4,965 mi
12/06/201798,633 mi+2,514 mi
19/05/201899,794 mi+1,161 mi
19/05/201899,794 mi
03/06/2019101,298 mi+1,504 mi
26/11/2020104,201 mi+2,903 mi
09/12/2021106,672 mi+2,471 mi
10/12/2021106,672 mi
23/11/2022108,460 mi+1,788 mi
23/11/2022108,462 mi+2 mi
04/12/2023111,590 mi+3,128 mi
25/11/2024114,052 mi+2,462 mi
10/12/2025120,164 mi+6,112 mi

Average of roughly 3,460 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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