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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

T400 AEMMOT history

T400 AEM is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 15 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,584 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 AEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 AEM was last recorded at 109,584 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 8,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,922 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,662 miles
Average per year
7,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,584 miles
  • 2025 – 100,922 miles
  • 2024 – 92,566 miles
  • 2023 – 77,014 miles
  • 2022 – 67,165 miles
  • 2021 – 57,272 miles
  • 2020 – 52,974 miles
  • 2019 – 44,140 miles
  • 2018 – 43,513 miles
  • 2017 – 38,913 miles
  • 2016 – 30,987 miles
  • 2015 – 25,157 miles
  • 2014 – 17,190 miles
  • 2013 – 9,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,584 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,584 miles (+8,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,584 miles
    Test number
    588823570028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass100,922 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,922 miles
    Test number
    968916835513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail100,912 miles (+8,346)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,912 miles
    Test number
    584026751444
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,566 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    225415101964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,850 miles (+9,836)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,850 miles
    Test number
    388522475897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,014 miles
    Test number
    972438873021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,014 miles (+9,849)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,014 miles
    Test number
    685881325516
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  8. Pass67,165 miles (+9,893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,165 miles
    Test number
    598217920081
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread on 3mm and worn low on edges...
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread on 3mm and worn low on edges...
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

  9. Pass57,272 miles (+4,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,272 miles
    Test number
    814123932285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass52,974 miles (+8,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    617859772529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner shoulder close to the cord (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass44,140 miles (+627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,140 miles
    Test number
    726789187238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass43,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,513 miles
    Test number
    974089421699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail43,513 miles (+4,600)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,513 miles
    Test number
    963376225768
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass38,913 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,913 miles
    Test number
    458582234427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,987 miles (+5,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    582415725690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover-under trays fitted

  16. Pass25,157 miles (+7,967)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,157 miles
    Test number
    576358215215
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass17,190 miles (+7,788)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,190 miles
    Test number
    387047004241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass9,402 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    9,402 miles
    Test number
    269332613250
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteX2 child seats fitted seat belts not fully inspected

Questions about T400 AEM

Does T400 AEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 AEM is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 AEM?
The MOT on T400 AEM is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 AEM done?
T400 AEM was recorded at 109,584 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 7,620 miles a year.
Has T400 AEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 AEM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 AEM 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 T400 AEM find?
T400 AEM passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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