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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

T3 AKHMOT history

T3 AKH is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 11 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2025
Mileage
107,746 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 AKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 AKH was last recorded at 107,746 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,156 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
590 miles
Average per year
4,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,746 miles
  • 2023 – 107,156 miles
  • 2022 – 103,589 miles
  • 2021 – 101,507 miles
  • 2020 – 99,812 miles
  • 2019 – 96,422 miles
  • 2018 – 92,279 miles
  • 2017 – 89,362 miles
  • 2016 – 77,172 miles
  • 2015 – 68,404 miles
  • 2014 – 64,031 miles
  • 2013 – 58,873 miles
  • 2012 – 55,049 miles
  • 2011 – 51,684 miles
  • 2010 – 46,207 miles
  • 2009 – 40,164 miles
  • 2008 – 34,167 miles
  • 2007 – 26,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,746 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Undercovers fitted front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,746 miles
    Test number
    548203649960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,746 miles (+590)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,746 miles
    Test number
    930655036414
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,156 miles
    Test number
    648841328356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,156 miles (+3,567)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,156 miles
    Test number
    234861458735
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,589 miles
    Test number
    815381430768
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted front to rear

  6. Fail103,586 miles (+2,079)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    246162325681
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted front to rear

  7. Pass101,507 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,507 miles
    Test number
    427863968629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted front to rear

  8. Fail101,420 miles (+1,608)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,420 miles
    Test number
    517928946939
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted front to rear

  9. Pass99,812 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,812 miles
    Test number
    463607274221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail99,812 miles (+3,390)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,812 miles
    Test number
    460238916113
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,422 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,422 miles
    Test number
    445113278186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,279 miles
    Test number
    188076806235
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail92,279 miles (+2,917)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,279 miles
    Test number
    388627907963
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass89,362 miles (+12,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,362 miles
    Test number
    714805480634
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass77,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    136163358260
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail77,163 miles (+8,759)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,163 miles
    Test number
    719040142422
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass68,404 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,404 miles
    Test number
    645893915132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,031 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    119794514111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,873 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,873 miles
    Test number
    275353713457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,049 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,049 miles
    Test number
    577763402168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,684 miles (+5,477)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    455580911156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,207 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,207 miles
    Test number
    512321110192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,164 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    603826809150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,167 miles
    Test number
    631138508180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,166 miles (+7,879)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,166 miles
    Test number
    320518508132
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass26,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,287 miles
    Test number
    891394517195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 AKH

Does T3 AKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 AKH expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 AKH?
The MOT on T3 AKH expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 AKH done?
T3 AKH was recorded at 107,746 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 4,643 miles a year.
Has T3 AKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 AKH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T3 AKH 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 T3 AKH find?
T3 AKH passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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