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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

T25 DOBMOT history

T25 DOB is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,150 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T25 DOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T25 DOB was last recorded at 173,150 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,637 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,513 miles
Average per year
7,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,150 miles
  • 2024 – 168,637 miles
  • 2023 – 164,002 miles
  • 2022 – 158,974 miles
  • 2021 – 155,110 miles
  • 2020 – 151,028 miles
  • 2019 – 146,683 miles
  • 2018 – 142,117 miles
  • 2017 – 135,782 miles
  • 2016 – 128,780 miles
  • 2015 – 122,255 miles
  • 2014 – 113,485 miles
  • 2013 – 100,789 miles
  • 2012 – 94,172 miles
  • 2011 – 82,866 miles
  • 2010 – 75,413 miles
  • 2009 – 61,044 miles
  • 2008 – 46,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,150 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,150 miles
    Test number
    874057433418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,150 miles (+4,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,150 miles
    Test number
    580599680628
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass168,637 miles (+4,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,637 miles
    Test number
    202510613310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass164,002 miles (+79)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    164,002 miles
    Test number
    264096273344
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail163,923 miles (+4,949)2 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,923 miles
    Test number
    883601030902
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass158,974 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,974 miles
    Test number
    143585297642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  7. Fail158,974 miles (+3,864)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,974 miles
    Test number
    626827811683
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  8. Pass155,110 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,110 miles
    Test number
    669142009197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail155,098 miles (+4,070)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,098 miles
    Test number
    136129912954
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass151,028 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,028 miles
    Test number
    399207878531
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail150,945 miles (+4,262)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,945 miles
    Test number
    130565823155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass146,683 miles (+4,566)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,683 miles
    Test number
    975870297095
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass142,117 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,117 miles
    Test number
    290309479184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail142,096 miles (+6,314)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,096 miles
    Test number
    857628762625
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  15. Pass135,782 miles (+7,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,782 miles
    Test number
    756226141275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass128,780 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    128,780 miles
    Test number
    607632074454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,255 miles (+8,770)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,255 miles
    Test number
    702355247038
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass113,485 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,485 miles
    Test number
    365101924322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted N/S/R, not allowing full inspection on adult belt
  19. Fail113,473 miles (+12,684)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,473 miles
    Test number
    969369614308
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted N/S/R, not allowing full inspection on adult belt
  20. Pass100,789 miles (+6,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,789 miles
    Test number
    357212223348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass94,172 miles (+11,306)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,172 miles
    Test number
    379161932344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,866 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,866 miles
    Test number
    875255041261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,413 miles (+14,369)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,413 miles
    Test number
    441625190150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,044 miles (+14,677)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,044 miles
    Test number
    981411389127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,367 miles
    Test number
    334202188177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T25 DOB

Does T25 DOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T25 DOB is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T25 DOB?
The MOT on T25 DOB is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T25 DOB done?
T25 DOB was recorded at 173,150 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 7,290 miles a year.
Has T25 DOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T25 DOB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T25 DOB 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 T25 DOB find?
T25 DOB passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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