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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T36 ARXMOT history

T36 ARX is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2023
Mileage
164,932 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T36 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T36 ARX was last recorded at 164,932 miles on 18 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,932 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,932 miles
  • 2021 – 161,982 miles
  • 2020 – 159,737 miles
  • 2019 – 156,643 miles
  • 2018 – 151,862 miles
  • 2017 – 146,660 miles
  • 2016 – 140,977 miles
  • 2015 – 134,653 miles
  • 2014 – 128,561 miles
  • 2013 – 122,393 miles
  • 2012 – 113,517 miles
  • 2011 – 105,083 miles
  • 2010 – 96,103 miles
  • 2009 – 88,302 miles
  • 2008 – 79,249 miles
  • 2007 – 69,745 miles
  • 2006 – 61,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,932 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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Driver's airbag obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s &n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    164,932 miles
    Test number
    721000843836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail164,932 miles (+2,950)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,932 miles
    Test number
    461728688794
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass161,982 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,982 miles
    Test number
    695123541523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail161,980 miles (+2,243)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,980 miles
    Test number
    405773505440
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass159,737 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    159,737 miles
    Test number
    741160288683
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s &n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded

  6. Fail159,735 miles (+3,092)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,735 miles
    Test number
    793727783577
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s &n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded

  7. Pass156,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    156,643 miles
    Test number
    676399451758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail156,643 miles (+4,781)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,643 miles
    Test number
    620845652091
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass151,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    151,862 miles
    Test number
    977002118403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail151,862 miles (+5,202)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,862 miles
    Test number
    611052396250
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass146,660 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    146,660 miles
    Test number
    242288492814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail146,660 miles (+5,683)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,660 miles
    Test number
    384966103644
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipes (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass140,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,977 miles
    Test number
    789353775550
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail140,977 miles (+6,324)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,977 miles
    Test number
    859128972027
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass134,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    134,653 miles
    Test number
    799096535010
    • 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)

  16. Fail134,653 miles (+6,092)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,653 miles
    Test number
    385424735085
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass128,561 miles (+6,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    128,561 miles
    Test number
    435551244045
    • NoteFront and rear tyres slightly worn on edges.

  18. Pass122,393 miles (+8,876)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    122,393 miles
    Test number
    989119533057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,517 miles (+8,434)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,517 miles
    Test number
    358631282022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,083 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,083 miles
    Test number
    729930081043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass105,083 miles (+8,980)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,083 miles
    Test number
    865900481005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,103 miles (+7,801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    96,103 miles
    Test number
    160538580019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass88,302 miles (+9,053)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,302 miles
    Test number
    142686899034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,249 miles (+9,504)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,249 miles
    Test number
    284449598001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,745 miles (+8,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    313264897045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass61,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    383200806127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T36 ARX

Does T36 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T36 ARX expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T36 ARX?
The MOT on T36 ARX expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T36 ARX done?
T36 ARX was recorded at 164,932 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2022, an average of 6,552 miles a year.
Has T36 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T36 ARX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T36 ARX 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 T36 ARX find?
T36 ARX passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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