BMW 530
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,979 cc
T31 RFYMOT history
T31 RFY is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 10 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 212,397 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 212,397 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,178 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T31 RFY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 10 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T31 RFY was last recorded at 212,397 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 8,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 204,134 miles · 17 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,263 miles
- Average per year
- 7,178 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 212,397 miles
- 2024 – 204,134 miles
- 2022 – 186,288 miles
- 2021 – 174,022 miles
- 2020 – 164,885 miles
- 2019 – 160,010 miles
- 2018 – 155,713 miles
- 2017 – 149,486 miles
- 2016 – 141,375 miles
- 2015 – 134,480 miles
- 2014 – 127,450 miles
- 2013 – 123,846 miles
- 2012 – 118,011 miles
- 2011 – 109,607 miles
- 2010 – 102,385 miles
- 2009 – 95,901 miles
- 2008 – 89,002 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass212,397 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Driver's airbag obviously defective
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,397 miles (+8,263)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 212,397 miles
- Test number
- 447752302796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,134 miles (+17,846)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 204,134 miles
- Test number
- 517641578325
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,288 miles (+12,266)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 186,288 miles
- Test number
- 956404742993
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,022 miles (+9,137)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 174,022 miles
- Test number
- 669381199963
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive
Pass164,885 miles (+59)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 164,885 miles
- Test number
- 425015518418
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,826 miles (+4,816)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,826 miles
- Test number
- 814329156098
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on the front
Pass160,010 miles (+4,297)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 160,010 miles
- Test number
- 897590535979
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass155,713 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 155,713 miles
- Test number
- 437078020100
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail155,713 miles (+6,227)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,713 miles
- Test number
- 365167496014
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass149,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 149,486 miles
- Test number
- 390468049573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,486 miles (+2)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,486 miles
- Test number
- 437962847857
- Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Fail149,484 miles (+8,109)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,484 miles
- Test number
- 149911127122
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass141,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 141,375 miles
- Test number
- 907894445828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,375 miles (+6,895)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,375 miles
- Test number
- 700766310796
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass134,480 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 134,480 miles
- Test number
- 796799555899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,478 miles (+7,028)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,478 miles
- Test number
- 795825548201
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass127,450 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 127,450 miles
- Test number
- 296252944243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail127,448 miles (+3,602)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,448 miles
- Test number
- 915172344260
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass123,846 miles (+5,835)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 123,846 miles
- Test number
- 587731433115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 118,011 miles
- Test number
- 677410782080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,011 miles (+8,404)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,011 miles
- Test number
- 948410282033
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass109,607 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 109,607 miles
- Test number
- 386131491020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,606 miles (+7,221)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,606 miles
- Test number
- 479930891088
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,385 miles (+6,484)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 102,385 miles
- Test number
- 782228490066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,901 miles (+6,899)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 95,901 miles
- Test number
- 401036219042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 89,002 miles
- Test number
- 472667618072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T31 RFY
- Does T31 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T31 RFY expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T31 RFY?
- The MOT on T31 RFY expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T31 RFY done?
- T31 RFY was recorded at 212,397 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 7,178 miles a year.
- Has T31 RFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T31 RFY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on T31 RFY 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 T31 RFY find?
- T31 RFY passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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