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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

T33 BYUMOT history

T33 BYU is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,601 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T33 BYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T33 BYU was last recorded at 132,601 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 5,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2011: 42,426 miles, lower than 71,790 miles on 3 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,253 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,348 miles
Average per year
5,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,601 miles
  • 2025 – 127,253 miles
  • 2024 – 119,855 miles
  • 2023 – 118,019 miles
  • 2022 – 107,274 miles
  • 2020 – 98,305 miles
  • 2019 – 87,915 miles
  • 2018 – 82,305 miles
  • 2017 – 77,260 miles
  • 2016 – 72,807 miles
  • 2015 – 68,275 miles
  • 2014 – 61,249 miles
  • 2013 – 54,532 miles
  • 2012 – 48,549 miles
  • 2011 – 42,426 miles
  • 2010 – 71,790 miles
  • 2009 – 56,560 miles
  • 2008 – 39,528 miles
  • 2007 – 37,375 miles
  • 2006 – 30,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,601 miles

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.

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,601 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,601 miles
    Test number
    583451439653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,253 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,253 miles
    Test number
    349946906941
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,217 miles (+7,362)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    157280628803
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,855 miles (+1,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,855 miles
    Test number
    568870517939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass118,019 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,019 miles
    Test number
    498741770944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail118,007 miles (+10,733)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,007 miles
    Test number
    188406030404
    • DangerousNearside Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,274 miles (+8,969)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,274 miles
    Test number
    166713471291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  8. Pass98,305 miles (+10,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,305 miles
    Test number
    875021591970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,915 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,915 miles
    Test number
    770553222326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail87,899 miles (+5,594)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,899 miles
    Test number
    608655145084
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass82,305 miles (+5,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,305 miles
    Test number
    205330817180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,260 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,260 miles
    Test number
    265678034296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded on inner edges

  13. Fail77,257 miles (+4,450)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    569211526687
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded on inner edges

  14. Pass72,807 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,807 miles
    Test number
    419916566830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,275 miles (+7,026)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,275 miles
    Test number
    516418875173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass61,249 miles (+6,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,249 miles
    Test number
    958906984190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass54,532 miles (+5,983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    225140183419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,549 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,549 miles
    Test number
    527162882188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,426 miles (-29,364)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,426 miles
    Test number
    226092671465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,790 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    454124680152
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges + close to limit

  21. Fail71,785 miles (+15,225)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,785 miles
    Test number
    601983680180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges + close to limit
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limit

  22. Pass56,560 miles (+17,032)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,560 miles
    Test number
    680460189125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,528 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,528 miles
    Test number
    744493688175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,375 miles (+7,304)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,375 miles
    Test number
    530280817341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,071 miles
    Test number
    274961626380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T33 BYU

Does T33 BYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T33 BYU is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T33 BYU?
The MOT on T33 BYU is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T33 BYU done?
T33 BYU was recorded at 132,601 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 5,353 miles a year.
Has T33 BYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T33 BYU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T33 BYU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T33 BYU find?
T33 BYU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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