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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T174 XDUMOT history

T174 XDU is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2023
Mileage
168,835 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 XDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 XDU was last recorded at 168,835 miles on 4 Aug 2022, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,642 miles · 23 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
6,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,835 miles
  • 2021 – 168,642 miles
  • 2019 – 156,148 miles
  • 2018 – 149,503 miles
  • 2017 – 140,257 miles
  • 2016 – 130,966 miles
  • 2015 – 121,397 miles
  • 2014 – 109,931 miles
  • 2013 – 99,093 miles
  • 2012 – 91,717 miles
  • 2011 – 87,826 miles
  • 2010 – 84,549 miles
  • 2009 – 73,579 miles
  • 2007 – 70,474 miles
  • 2005 – 59,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,835 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,835 miles (+193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    168,835 miles
    Test number
    330270095250
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,642 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    168,642 miles
    Test number
    689882795730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail168,638 miles (+12,490)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,638 miles
    Test number
    416457750665
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass156,148 miles (+6,645)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,148 miles
    Test number
    704259330872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,503 miles
    Test number
    288514017510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail149,503 miles (+9,246)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,503 miles
    Test number
    320042217203
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,257 miles (+9,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,257 miles
    Test number
    683951952248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass130,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,966 miles
    Test number
    183598403562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail130,966 miles (+9,569)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,966 miles
    Test number
    925844480109
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail121,397 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,397 miles
    Test number
    149641885150
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass121,397 miles (+11,466)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,397 miles
    Test number
    758791185131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,931 miles (+10,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,931 miles
    Test number
    345468194149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass99,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,093 miles
    Test number
    598311193112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail99,090 miles (+7,373)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    899461993125
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass91,717 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,717 miles
    Test number
    298385592430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,826 miles (+3,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    135224591192
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass84,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,549 miles
    Test number
    761032880119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,549 miles (+10,970)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,549 miles
    Test number
    822551980154
    • DangerousOffside front tyre cracking badly in tread pattern
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass73,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    404395139149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,579 miles (+3,105)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    841655039177
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass70,474 miles (+79)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,474 miles
    Test number
    290522917230
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and spliting

  22. Fail70,395 miles (+10,888)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,395 miles
    Test number
    232214607225
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteExhaust blowing front pipes
    • NoteSpliting around n/s/f tyre just on limit
    • NoteWater in o/s/f headlamp

  23. Pass59,507 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    59,507 miles
    Test number
    373554615274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to discolour

Questions about T174 XDU

Does T174 XDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T174 XDU expired on 3 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T174 XDU?
The MOT on T174 XDU expired on 3 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T174 XDU done?
T174 XDU was recorded at 168,835 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2022, an average of 6,429 miles a year.
Has T174 XDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 XDU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T174 XDU 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 T174 XDU find?
T174 XDU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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