BMW 530
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
T28 DRNMOT history
T28 DRN is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,132 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 135,132 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,891 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T28 DRN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T28 DRN was last recorded at 135,132 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 14,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,364 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,768 miles
- Average per year
- 4,891 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,132 miles
- 2025 – 120,364 miles
- 2022 – 116,912 miles
- 2021 – 109,853 miles
- 2020 – 106,848 miles
- 2019 – 104,270 miles
- 2018 – 99,920 miles
- 2017 – 95,043 miles
- 2016 – 92,431 miles
- 2015 – 88,091 miles
- 2014 – 84,494 miles
- 2013 – 81,731 miles
- 2012 – 77,819 miles
- 2011 – 74,231 miles
- 2010 – 70,584 miles
- 2009 – 62,552 miles
- 2008 – 51,208 miles
- 2007 – 46,305 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,132 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,132 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 135,132 miles
- Test number
- 129649174933
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail135,132 miles (+14,768)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,132 miles
- Test number
- 635413081083
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,364 miles (+3,452)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 120,364 miles
- Test number
- 801544643274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass116,912 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 116,912 miles
- Test number
- 824070960581
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail116,910 miles (+7,057)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,910 miles
- Test number
- 749497947150
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass109,853 miles (+3,005)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 109,853 miles
- Test number
- 629067294836
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,848 miles (+2,578)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 106,848 miles
- Test number
- 351702910095
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30x20 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,270 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 104,270 miles
- Test number
- 290803634193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,270 miles (+4,350)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,270 miles
- Test number
- 626278671607
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35 x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,920 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 99,920 miles
- Test number
- 555270949590
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside daytime running light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,920 miles (+24)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,920 miles
- Test number
- 531795745417
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside daytime running light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,896 miles (+4,853)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,896 miles
- Test number
- 891180331589
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification lower rear hub bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass95,043 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 95,043 miles
- Test number
- 989071463328
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass92,431 miles (+4,340)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 92,431 miles
- Test number
- 638390090341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/30r20 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass88,091 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 88,091 miles
- Test number
- 426523415259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront exhaust section heat shield rattling
Fail88,091 miles (+3,597)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,091 miles
- Test number
- 218833015263
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront exhaust section heat shield rattling
Pass84,494 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 84,494 miles
- Test number
- 906678314257
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail84,477 miles (+2,746)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,477 miles
- Test number
- 699177804207
- 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 arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,731 miles (+3,912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 81,731 miles
- Test number
- 776081403277
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,819 miles (+3,588)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 77,819 miles
- Test number
- 345223302224
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass74,231 miles (+3,647)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 74,231 miles
- Test number
- 399794001215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,584 miles (+8,032)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 70,584 miles
- Test number
- 141965100210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,552 miles (+11,344)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 62,552 miles
- Test number
- 794436609211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,208 miles (+4,903)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 51,208 miles
- Test number
- 294438308232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 46,305 miles
- Test number
- 561279247373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T28 DRN
- Does T28 DRN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 DRN is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T28 DRN?
- The MOT on T28 DRN is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T28 DRN done?
- T28 DRN was recorded at 135,132 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,891 miles a year.
- Has T28 DRN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T28 DRN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T28 DRN 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 T28 DRN find?
- T28 DRN passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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