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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T39 ABTMOT history

T39 ABT is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
183,364 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T39 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T39 ABT was last recorded at 183,364 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 2,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,131 miles · 25 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
2,233 miles
Average per year
5,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 183,364 miles
  • 2020 – 181,131 miles
  • 2019 – 173,418 miles
  • 2018 – 168,574 miles
  • 2017 – 161,784 miles
  • 2016 – 157,249 miles
  • 2015 – 152,732 miles
  • 2014 – 148,457 miles
  • 2013 – 143,735 miles
  • 2012 – 136,876 miles
  • 2011 – 128,696 miles
  • 2010 – 122,515 miles
  • 2009 – 118,455 miles
  • 2008 – 113,243 miles
  • 2007 – 104,309 miles
  • 2006 – 98,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,364 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,364 miles (+2,233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    183,364 miles
    Test number
    862828951575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass181,131 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    181,131 miles
    Test number
    410533042132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass173,418 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    173,418 miles
    Test number
    898881669827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,574 miles (+6,790)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    168,574 miles
    Test number
    670680234369
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,784 miles (+4,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    161,784 miles
    Test number
    512645659591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass157,249 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    157,249 miles
    Test number
    526580735760
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  7. Fail157,151 miles (+4,419)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,151 miles
    Test number
    941545068833
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced effecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced effecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass152,732 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    152,732 miles
    Test number
    126811205202
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail152,720 miles (+4,263)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,720 miles
    Test number
    299336595126
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass148,457 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,457 miles
    Test number
    727235994156
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes greased up so condition unknown

  11. Fail148,406 miles (+4,671)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,406 miles
    Test number
    629840494114
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes greased up so condition unknown

  12. Pass143,735 miles (+6,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    143,735 miles
    Test number
    337242593107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass136,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    136,876 miles
    Test number
    917808372140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,874 miles (+8,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,874 miles
    Test number
    718438772104
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass128,696 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    128,696 miles
    Test number
    208018071403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,515 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    122,515 miles
    Test number
    272087860497
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inside edges wearing

  17. Fail122,513 miles (+4,058)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,513 miles
    Test number
    702596260182
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inside edges wearing

  18. Pass118,455 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    118,455 miles
    Test number
    931988569136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,243 miles (+8,934)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    113,243 miles
    Test number
    572639578112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,309 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    104,309 miles
    Test number
    624177707171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    98,783 miles
    Test number
    292053496044
    • 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)

Questions about T39 ABT

Does T39 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T39 ABT expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T39 ABT?
The MOT on T39 ABT expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T39 ABT done?
T39 ABT was recorded at 183,364 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 5,094 miles a year.
Has T39 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T39 ABT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T39 ABT 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 T39 ABT find?
T39 ABT passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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