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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T293 BCCMOT history

T293 BCC is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 263,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
263,726 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T293 BCC
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
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T293 BCC was last recorded at 263,726 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,241 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
485 miles
Average per year
7,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 263,726 miles
  • 2025 – 251,284 miles
  • 2024 – 241,671 miles
  • 2023 – 233,084 miles
  • 2021 – 232,080 miles
  • 2020 – 227,935 miles
  • 2018 – 220,849 miles
  • 2017 – 214,876 miles
  • 2015 – 211,754 miles
  • 2013 – 202,567 miles
  • 2012 – 196,321 miles
  • 2011 – 192,725 miles
  • 2010 – 183,784 miles
  • 2009 – 170,456 miles
  • 2008 – 153,546 miles
  • 2007 – 138,034 miles
  • 2006 – 120,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,726 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,726 miles (+485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    263,726 miles
    Test number
    429681389684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail263,241 miles (+11,957)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,241 miles
    Test number
    535201935021
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass251,284 miles (+300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    251,284 miles
    Test number
    640467008889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail250,984 miles (+9,313)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,984 miles
    Test number
    866747656704
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass241,671 miles (+8,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    241,671 miles
    Test number
    990357077733
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass233,084 miles (+1,004)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    233,084 miles
    Test number
    380288463994
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  7. Pass232,080 miles (+4,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    232,080 miles
    Test number
    685762781626
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass227,935 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    227,935 miles
    Test number
    389297234582
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  9. Pass227,889 miles (+7,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    227,889 miles
    Test number
    339821920885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  10. Pass220,849 miles (+5,973)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    220,849 miles
    Test number
    892619955938
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Pass214,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    214,876 miles
    Test number
    221399910309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has light corrosion

  12. Fail214,876 miles (+3,122)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,876 miles
    Test number
    470346307916
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet wont latch closed (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has light corrosion

  13. Pass211,754 miles (+9,187)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    211,754 miles
    Test number
    908687655035
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear halfshaft gaiter split

  14. Pass202,567 miles (+6,246)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    202,567 miles
    Test number
    337450303428
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass196,321 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    196,321 miles
    Test number
    888457582151
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear subframe bushes have slight play

  16. Fail196,321 miles (+3,596)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,321 miles
    Test number
    785487682199
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear subframe bushes have slight play

  17. Pass192,725 miles (+8,941)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    192,725 miles
    Test number
    689664491102
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake discs worn

  18. Pass183,784 miles (+13,328)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    183,784 miles
    Test number
    720505590133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel tank strap slightly corroded

  19. Pass170,456 miles (+16,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    170,456 miles
    Test number
    270394389182
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass153,546 miles (+15,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    153,546 miles
    Test number
    524762178107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass138,034 miles (+17,117)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    138,034 miles
    Test number
    941405887174
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  22. Pass120,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    120,917 miles
    Test number
    680224576112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T293 BCC

Does T293 BCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T293 BCC is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T293 BCC?
The MOT on T293 BCC is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T293 BCC done?
T293 BCC was recorded at 263,726 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 7,235 miles a year.
Has T293 BCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T293 BCC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T293 BCC 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 T293 BCC find?
T293 BCC passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides..

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