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BMW 530

Red and Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

T29 BSHMOT history

T29 BSH is a red and black diesel BMW 530 first used on 23 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,421 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 BSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 BSH was last recorded at 140,421 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 5,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,152 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,269 miles
Average per year
5,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,421 miles
  • 2025 – 135,152 miles
  • 2024 – 134,253 miles
  • 2023 – 132,346 miles
  • 2022 – 128,271 miles
  • 2021 – 125,208 miles
  • 2020 – 119,466 miles
  • 2019 – 115,881 miles
  • 2018 – 114,683 miles
  • 2017 – 113,404 miles
  • 2016 – 112,235 miles
  • 2015 – 109,760 miles
  • 2014 – 104,071 miles
  • 2013 – 90,687 miles
  • 2012 – 77,068 miles
  • 2011 – 66,737 miles
  • 2010 – 55,055 miles
  • 2009 – 39,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,421 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • STEERING LOCK LIGHT ILLUMANATED (LOCK WORKING CORRECT AT TEST )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,421 miles
    Test number
    593894183275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail140,421 miles (+5,269)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,421 miles
    Test number
    315179604462
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass135,152 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,152 miles
    Test number
    496120127794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,253 miles
    Test number
    333675752564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,253 miles (+1,907)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,253 miles
    Test number
    685143769443
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass132,346 miles (+4,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,346 miles
    Test number
    174297163866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass128,271 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,271 miles
    Test number
    270335816423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail128,271 miles (+3,063)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,271 miles
    Test number
    377082367487
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass125,208 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,208 miles
    Test number
    626947988911
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySTEERING LOCK LIGHT ILLUMANATED (LOCK WORKING CORRECT AT TEST )
  10. Fail125,203 miles (+5,737)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,203 miles
    Test number
    596198250304
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySTEERING LOCK LIGHT ILLUMANATED (LOCK WORKING CORRECT AT TEST )
  11. Pass119,466 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,466 miles
    Test number
    633182334403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,881 miles (+1,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,881 miles
    Test number
    428053474984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass114,683 miles (+1,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,683 miles
    Test number
    969765940179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  14. Pass113,404 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,404 miles
    Test number
    145887377716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,235 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,235 miles
    Test number
    562078037088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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)
  16. Fail112,235 miles (+2,475)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,235 miles
    Test number
    765173809934
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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)
  17. Pass109,760 miles (+5,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,760 miles
    Test number
    215867275414
    • 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)
  18. Pass104,071 miles (+13,384)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,071 miles
    Test number
    428004384102
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass90,687 miles (+13,619)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,687 miles
    Test number
    538072483152
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass77,068 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,068 miles
    Test number
    577287602222
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Fail77,065 miles (+68)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,065 miles
    Test number
    397297802496
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Fail76,997 miles (+10,260)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,997 miles
    Test number
    635951892181
    • FailureOffside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass66,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    888273101282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,737 miles (+11,682)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    528383801208
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  25. Pass55,055 miles (+15,915)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,055 miles
    Test number
    243110390159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,140 miles
    Test number
    260088509299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 BSH

Does T29 BSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 BSH is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 BSH?
The MOT on T29 BSH is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 BSH done?
T29 BSH was recorded at 140,421 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 5,991 miles a year.
Has T29 BSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 BSH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T29 BSH 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 T29 BSH find?
T29 BSH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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