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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc

T121 TJSMOT history

T121 TJS is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,422 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 TJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 TJS was last recorded at 159,422 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 3,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,490 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,932 miles
Average per year
5,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,422 miles
  • 2024 – 155,490 miles
  • 2023 – 151,285 miles
  • 2022 – 146,322 miles
  • 2021 – 139,809 miles
  • 2020 – 136,066 miles
  • 2019 – 130,857 miles
  • 2018 – 125,783 miles
  • 2017 – 120,132 miles
  • 2016 – 114,522 miles
  • 2015 – 109,306 miles
  • 2013 – 97,955 miles
  • 2012 – 90,408 miles
  • 2011 – 82,391 miles
  • 2010 – 75,604 miles
  • 2009 – 68,677 miles
  • 2008 – 62,211 miles
  • 2007 – 57,835 miles
  • 2006 – 52,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,422 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,422 miles (+3,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,422 miles
    Test number
    526750941959
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass155,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,490 miles
    Test number
    854308579045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail155,490 miles (+4,205)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,490 miles
    Test number
    382605196163
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass151,285 miles (+4,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,285 miles
    Test number
    290343664445
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass146,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,322 miles
    Test number
    220645840535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,321 miles (+6,512)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,321 miles
    Test number
    715004578371
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass139,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,809 miles
    Test number
    252034784937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,806 miles (+3,740)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,806 miles
    Test number
    881607620400
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass136,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,066 miles
    Test number
    269476120171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,066 miles (+5,209)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,066 miles
    Test number
    732648053884
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass130,857 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,857 miles
    Test number
    539070261564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,736 miles (+4,953)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,736 miles
    Test number
    808933219180
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass125,783 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,783 miles
    Test number
    822441750443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,132 miles
    Test number
    585599638066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,132 miles (+5,610)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,132 miles
    Test number
    379010689692
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass114,522 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,522 miles
    Test number
    579796026579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail114,521 miles (+5,215)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,521 miles
    Test number
    674833387386
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass109,306 miles (+11,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,306 miles
    Test number
    699667445149
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass97,955 miles (+7,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,955 miles
    Test number
    737036863256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass90,408 miles (+8,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,408 miles
    Test number
    926176552276
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass82,391 miles (+6,787)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,391 miles
    Test number
    309726751446
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,604 miles
    Test number
    773946850212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,604 miles (+6,927)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,604 miles
    Test number
    320686340293
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass68,677 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    772602269243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,211 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,211 miles
    Test number
    102097358214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,835 miles (+5,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,835 miles
    Test number
    971278457215
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass52,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,320 miles
    Test number
    873229356292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 TJS

Does T121 TJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 TJS is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T121 TJS?
The MOT on T121 TJS is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 TJS done?
T121 TJS was recorded at 159,422 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,602 miles a year.
Has T121 TJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 TJS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T121 TJS 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 T121 TJS find?
T121 TJS passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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