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BMW 530

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T229 ABMMOT history

T229 ABM is a red diesel BMW 530 first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 217,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
217,389 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 ABM was last recorded at 217,389 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 4,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,336 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,053 miles
Average per year
5,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,389 miles
  • 2025 – 213,336 miles
  • 2024 – 208,276 miles
  • 2023 – 203,710 miles
  • 2022 – 199,678 miles
  • 2021 – 189,100 miles
  • 2020 – 182,842 miles
  • 2019 – 180,781 miles
  • 2018 – 177,265 miles
  • 2017 – 173,974 miles
  • 2015 – 168,312 miles
  • 2014 – 165,337 miles
  • 2013 – 158,627 miles
  • 2012 – 153,991 miles
  • 2011 – 150,727 miles
  • 2010 – 140,324 miles
  • 2009 – 133,614 miles
  • 2008 – 124,319 miles
  • 2007 – 116,706 miles
  • 2006 – 111,820 miles
  • 2005 – 103,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,389 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,389 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    217,389 miles
    Test number
    646254485868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass213,336 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    213,336 miles
    Test number
    196526380556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass208,276 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    208,276 miles
    Test number
    761603838495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass203,710 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    203,710 miles
    Test number
    477336405740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass199,678 miles (+10,578)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    199,678 miles
    Test number
    298659126930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass189,100 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    189,100 miles
    Test number
    884639318547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass182,842 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    182,842 miles
    Test number
    446855629207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass180,781 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    180,781 miles
    Test number
    780773090719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass177,265 miles (+187)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    177,265 miles
    Test number
    132111616703
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail177,078 miles (+3,104)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,078 miles
    Test number
    940810238724
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Under drivers seat (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass173,974 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    173,974 miles
    Test number
    337043308995
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail173,971 miles (+5,659)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,971 miles
    Test number
    824974787888
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel pipes due to corrosion & also in engine bay (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass168,312 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    168,312 miles
    Test number
    689260585140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass165,337 miles (+6,710)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    165,337 miles
    Test number
    828133954153
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NoteN/s handbrake low effort
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePossible fuel leak from filter housing

  15. Pass158,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    158,627 miles
    Test number
    738966953143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail158,627 miles (+19)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,627 miles
    Test number
    185456653199
    • DangerousBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Fail158,608 miles (+4,617)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,608 miles
    Test number
    288744853403
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass153,991 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    153,991 miles
    Test number
    115491152131
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s rear lower rose bush

  19. Fail153,991 miles (+3,264)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,991 miles
    Test number
    845231752139
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s rear lower rose bush

  20. Pass150,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    150,727 miles
    Test number
    526883231350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail150,727 miles (+10,403)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,727 miles
    Test number
    248172231354
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  22. Pass140,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    140,324 miles
    Test number
    302212970213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail140,324 miles (+6,710)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,324 miles
    Test number
    130831070223
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin

  24. Pass133,614 miles (+9,295)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    133,614 miles
    Test number
    630389199215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass124,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    124,319 miles
    Test number
    574635028301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail124,319 miles (+7,613)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,319 miles
    Test number
    434395828473
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass116,706 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    116,706 miles
    Test number
    493231147299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass111,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    111,820 miles
    Test number
    110471376286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail111,820 miles (+8,139)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,820 miles
    Test number
    960820076217
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass103,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    103,681 miles
    Test number
    311074565257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T229 ABM

Does T229 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T229 ABM is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T229 ABM?
The MOT on T229 ABM is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T229 ABM done?
T229 ABM was recorded at 217,389 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 5,494 miles a year.
Has T229 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 ABM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T229 ABM 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 T229 ABM find?
T229 ABM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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