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BMW 530

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T448 VEVMOT history

T448 VEV is a red diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
132,904 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 VEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 VEV was last recorded at 132,904 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 2,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,967 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,937 miles
Average per year
4,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,904 miles
  • 2023 – 129,967 miles
  • 2022 – 127,848 miles
  • 2021 – 125,576 miles
  • 2020 – 121,547 miles
  • 2019 – 114,498 miles
  • 2018 – 109,306 miles
  • 2017 – 103,150 miles
  • 2016 – 95,812 miles
  • 2015 – 89,075 miles
  • 2014 – 86,150 miles
  • 2013 – 84,090 miles
  • 2012 – 80,139 miles
  • 2011 – 75,527 miles
  • 2010 – 71,642 miles
  • 2009 – 67,746 miles
  • 2008 – 63,947 miles
  • 2007 – 58,972 miles
  • 2006 – 53,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,904 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,904 miles (+2,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,904 miles
    Test number
    508768461931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,967 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,967 miles
    Test number
    503292550076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,848 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,848 miles
    Test number
    106518776423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,576 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,576 miles
    Test number
    272087439095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,547 miles (+7,049)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,547 miles
    Test number
    103684398408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,498 miles (+5,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,498 miles
    Test number
    475666162166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,306 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,306 miles
    Test number
    151440055968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,150 miles (+7,338)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,150 miles
    Test number
    613191239342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,812 miles (+6,737)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,812 miles
    Test number
    774916220848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,075 miles (+2,925)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,075 miles
    Test number
    397465685052
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass86,150 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,150 miles
    Test number
    248568014154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,090 miles
    Test number
    319001843128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,090 miles (+3,951)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,090 miles
    Test number
    907787533188
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass80,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,139 miles
    Test number
    588658232162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,139 miles (+4,612)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,139 miles
    Test number
    636718832114
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass75,527 miles (+3,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,527 miles
    Test number
    558319431177
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass71,642 miles (+3,896)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,642 miles
    Test number
    641348430184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear sub frame bushes unbonding

  18. Pass67,746 miles (+3,799)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,746 miles
    Test number
    872768639185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn over on inner edges
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and pitted

  19. Pass63,947 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    902811048186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,972 miles (+5,183)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,972 miles
    Test number
    530551547164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded

  21. Pass53,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,789 miles
    Test number
    683522146159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T448 VEV

Does T448 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T448 VEV expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T448 VEV?
The MOT on T448 VEV expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T448 VEV done?
T448 VEV was recorded at 132,904 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
Has T448 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 VEV has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2013.
Has the mileage on T448 VEV 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 T448 VEV find?
T448 VEV passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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