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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T216 LCCMOT history

T216 LCC is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 141,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
141,352 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T216 LCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T216 LCC was last recorded at 141,352 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 1,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2016: 10,709 miles, lower than 107,025 miles on 5 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,317 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,035 miles
Average per year
5,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,352 miles
  • 2024 – 140,317 miles
  • 2023 – 138,440 miles
  • 2022 – 135,598 miles
  • 2020 – 132,492 miles
  • 2019 – 130,730 miles
  • 2018 – 124,813 miles
  • 2017 – 117,541 miles
  • 2016 – 10,709 miles
  • 2015 – 107,025 miles
  • 2014 – 106,572 miles
  • 2013 – 103,202 miles
  • 2011 – 92,894 miles
  • 2010 – 86,737 miles
  • 2009 – 75,955 miles
  • 2008 – 61,134 miles
  • 2007 – 52,129 miles
  • 2006 – 39,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,352 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,352 miles (+1,035)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,352 miles
    Test number
    521679760704
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,317 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,317 miles
    Test number
    649716924998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail140,295 miles (+1,855)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,295 miles
    Test number
    775482804294
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,440 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,440 miles
    Test number
    104635891607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,433 miles (+2,835)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,433 miles
    Test number
    138506542655
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,598 miles (+3,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,598 miles
    Test number
    893498512333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,492 miles
    Test number
    427194486030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot corroded

  8. Fail132,489 miles (+1,759)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,489 miles
    Test number
    915266241453
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot corroded

  9. Pass130,730 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,730 miles
    Test number
    965054439982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail130,630 miles (+5,817)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,630 miles
    Test number
    966279135967
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass124,813 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,813 miles
    Test number
    603715250157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail124,809 miles (+7,268)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,809 miles
    Test number
    606053748452
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass117,541 miles (+106,832)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,541 miles
    Test number
    590503058421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    10,709 miles
    Test number
    397035843664
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe clamp loose

  15. Fail10,709 miles (-96,316)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,709 miles
    Test number
    694621629618
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe clamp loose

  16. Pass107,025 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,025 miles
    Test number
    883135006130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,992 miles (+126)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,992 miles
    Test number
    573538740190
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind

  18. Fail106,866 miles (+294)1 dangerous10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,866 miles
    Test number
    759038765154
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCracks on outer sidewall of o/s rear tyre.

  19. Pass106,572 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,572 miles
    Test number
    899646434197
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail106,572 miles (+3,370)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,572 miles
    Test number
    966596234154
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass103,202 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,202 miles
    Test number
    586357133191
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail103,160 miles (+10,266)5 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,160 miles
    Test number
    409388023164
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • DangerousOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass92,894 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,894 miles
    Test number
    289386601331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,737 miles
    Test number
    454927100495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  25. Fail86,737 miles (+10,782)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,737 miles
    Test number
    873137800371
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  26. Pass75,955 miles (+14,821)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,955 miles
    Test number
    204798189248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust clamp corroded but not insecure

  27. Pass61,134 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,134 miles
    Test number
    661888398296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,133 miles (+9,004)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,133 miles
    Test number
    274077298271
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass52,129 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,129 miles
    Test number
    780232417336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,434 miles (+9,930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,434 miles
    Test number
    460011467032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    150701366065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T216 LCC

Does T216 LCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T216 LCC expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T216 LCC?
The MOT on T216 LCC expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T216 LCC done?
T216 LCC was recorded at 141,352 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 5,197 miles a year.
Has T216 LCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T216 LCC has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T216 LCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T216 LCC find?
T216 LCC failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front position lamp not working; offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 4 more.

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