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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T480 SNUMOT history

T480 SNU is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
178,605 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 SNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 SNU was last recorded at 178,605 miles on 12 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2025: 178,605 miles, lower than 179,041 miles on 15 Aug 2023.

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
179,041 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Average per year
3,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,605 miles
  • 2023 – 179,041 miles
  • 2022 – 175,023 miles
  • 2017 – 170,950 miles
  • 2016 – 165,525 miles
  • 2015 – 160,426 miles
  • 2014 – 154,868 miles
  • 2013 – 149,714 miles
  • 2012 – 144,912 miles
  • 2011 – 140,919 miles
  • 2009 – 132,891 miles
  • 2006 – 105,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,605 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,605 miles (-436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    178,605 miles
    Test number
    252553852373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,041 miles (+4,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    179,041 miles
    Test number
    421894663546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass175,023 miles (+4,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    175,023 miles
    Test number
    407113291800
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass170,950 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    170,950 miles
    Test number
    239115596287
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  5. Fail170,936 miles (+5,411)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,936 miles
    Test number
    970449389807
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass165,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    165,525 miles
    Test number
    228217204583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail165,525 miles (+5,099)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,525 miles
    Test number
    764279830237
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass160,426 miles (+5,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    160,426 miles
    Test number
    366337983310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass154,868 miles (+5,154)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    154,868 miles
    Test number
    405002534236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cracks in tread but not deep enough to see cords
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks in tread but not deep enough to see cords
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracks in tread but not deep enough to see cords.

  10. Pass149,714 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    149,714 miles
    Test number
    647793833202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,912 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    144,912 miles
    Test number
    925184142262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    140,919 miles
    Test number
    788722741356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,919 miles (+7)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,919 miles
    Test number
    246592141310
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail140,912 miles (+8,021)6 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,912 miles
    Test number
    959324901332
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  15. Pass132,891 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    132,891 miles
    Test number
    223585749298
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    493615658249
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    521485258242
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    402419317263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    105,412 miles
    Test number
    440569316235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 SNU

Does T480 SNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T480 SNU expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T480 SNU?
The MOT on T480 SNU expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T480 SNU done?
T480 SNU was recorded at 178,605 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 3,883 miles a year.
Has T480 SNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 SNU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on T480 SNU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T480 SNU find?
T480 SNU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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