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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

T3 LHOMOT history

T3 LHO is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 286,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
286,123 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LHO was last recorded at 286,123 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 4,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2015: 185,170 miles, lower than 186,151 miles on 4 Aug 2015.

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
281,754 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,369 miles
Average per year
11,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 286,123 miles
  • 2024 – 281,754 miles
  • 2023 – 280,310 miles
  • 2022 – 270,496 miles
  • 2021 – 257,747 miles
  • 2020 – 248,191 miles
  • 2019 – 237,006 miles
  • 2018 – 230,451 miles
  • 2016 – 212,712 miles
  • 2015 – 185,170 miles
  • 2014 – 151,680 miles
  • 2013 – 130,476 miles
  • 2012 – 119,959 miles
  • 2011 – 108,285 miles
  • 2010 – 102,008 miles
  • 2009 – 100,573 miles
  • 2008 – 91,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass286,123 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass286,123 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    286,123 miles
    Test number
    123710655363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass281,754 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    281,754 miles
    Test number
    430153435927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass280,310 miles (+9,814)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    280,310 miles
    Test number
    432222147315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass270,496 miles (+12,749)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    270,496 miles
    Test number
    354901742166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass257,747 miles (+9,556)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    257,747 miles
    Test number
    624699764694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass248,191 miles (+11,185)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    248,191 miles
    Test number
    347449519042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass237,006 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    237,006 miles
    Test number
    854702230472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail237,005 miles (+6,554)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,005 miles
    Test number
    720347752717
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass230,451 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    230,451 miles
    Test number
    217235141446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail230,448 miles (+17,736)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,448 miles
    Test number
    645476752745
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded All steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySRS Air bag warning

  11. Pass212,712 miles (+27,542)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    212,712 miles
    Test number
    347632881341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass185,170 miles (-981)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    185,170 miles
    Test number
    588607715281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail186,151 miles (+34,471)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,151 miles
    Test number
    727976715258
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass151,680 miles (+21,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    151,680 miles
    Test number
    175226524295
    • NoteBrake warning light on at dash

  15. Pass130,476 miles (+10,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,476 miles
    Test number
    598823873102
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass119,959 miles (+11,674)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    119,959 miles
    Test number
    835496562190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,285 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    108,285 miles
    Test number
    488857651129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,978 miles (+5,970)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,978 miles
    Test number
    217452651418
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass102,008 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    780032060154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,573 miles (+9,078)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,573 miles
    Test number
    203220779174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    91,495 miles
    Test number
    232231578100
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T3 LHO

Does T3 LHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 LHO expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 LHO?
The MOT on T3 LHO expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 LHO done?
T3 LHO was recorded at 286,123 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 11,293 miles a year.
Has T3 LHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LHO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T3 LHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T3 LHO find?
T3 LHO passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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