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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

M222 ATJMOT history

M222 ATJ is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
113,653 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M222 ATJ
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
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M222 ATJ was last recorded at 113,653 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,653 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,653 miles
  • 2025 – 112,179 miles
  • 2024 – 109,968 miles
  • 2023 – 106,836 miles
  • 2022 – 103,297 miles
  • 2021 – 98,605 miles
  • 2020 – 98,000 miles
  • 2019 – 97,538 miles
  • 2018 – 96,734 miles
  • 2017 – 95,294 miles
  • 2016 – 94,229 miles
  • 2015 – 91,508 miles
  • 2014 – 82,774 miles
  • 2013 – 74,052 miles
  • 2012 – 68,139 miles
  • 2011 – 61,214 miles
  • 2010 – 49,067 miles
  • 2009 – 42,191 miles
  • 2008 – 37,381 miles
  • 2007 – 31,967 miles
  • 2006 – 28,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,653 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded metal pipes running long underside on n/s corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,653 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    113,653 miles
    Test number
    799830429926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded metal pipes running long underside on n/s corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail113,653 miles (+1,474)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,653 miles
    Test number
    539958906785
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded metal pipes running long underside on n/s corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,179 miles (+2,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,179 miles
    Test number
    151144562050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have corrosion front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass109,968 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,968 miles
    Test number
    897358273116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,836 miles (+3,539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,836 miles
    Test number
    842077328722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to n/s and o/s sills

  6. Pass103,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    673850536645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,297 miles (+4,692)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    981413506764
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass98,605 miles (+605)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,605 miles
    Test number
    728589785032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Sill lips corroded.....

  9. Pass98,000 miles (+462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,000 miles
    Test number
    241806159761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Pass97,538 miles (+804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,538 miles
    Test number
    950086309031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass96,734 miles (+1,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,734 miles
    Test number
    378161666857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  12. Pass95,294 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,294 miles
    Test number
    632443939124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail95,294 miles (+1,065)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,294 miles
    Test number
    801202690475
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass94,229 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,229 miles
    Test number
    199521346202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,226 miles (+2,718)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,226 miles
    Test number
    456886465770
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass91,508 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,508 miles
    Test number
    967961105293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,480 miles (+8,706)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,480 miles
    Test number
    915656775119
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass82,774 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,774 miles
    Test number
    106122984135
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads worn around edges

  19. Fail82,774 miles (+8,722)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,774 miles
    Test number
    109091684143
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads worn around edges

  20. Pass74,052 miles (+5,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,052 miles
    Test number
    479333663172
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass68,139 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,139 miles
    Test number
    327792592161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,214 miles (+12,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,214 miles
    Test number
    369428881108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass49,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,067 miles
    Test number
    154088080112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,067 miles (+6,876)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,067 miles
    Test number
    514148180110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass42,191 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    450512989164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,381 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,381 miles
    Test number
    161379378104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,967 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,967 miles
    Test number
    762779357182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,125 miles
    Test number
    201662876181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M222 ATJ

Does M222 ATJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M222 ATJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M222 ATJ?
The MOT on M222 ATJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M222 ATJ done?
M222 ATJ was recorded at 113,653 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,222 miles a year.
Has M222 ATJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M222 ATJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on M222 ATJ 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 M222 ATJ find?
M222 ATJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/surface rust.; fuel pipe/s corroded metal pipes running long underside on n/s corroded.; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged., and 4 more.

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