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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T516 RGHMOT history

T516 RGH is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 216,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
216,182 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 RGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T516 RGH was last recorded at 216,182 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 9,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,467 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9,715 miles
Average per year
8,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 216,182 miles
  • 2024 – 206,467 miles
  • 2023 – 197,125 miles
  • 2022 – 187,130 miles
  • 2021 – 176,834 miles
  • 2020 – 172,821 miles
  • 2019 – 166,368 miles
  • 2018 – 152,496 miles
  • 2017 – 133,579 miles
  • 2015 – 114,959 miles
  • 2014 – 108,616 miles
  • 2013 – 101,280 miles
  • 2012 – 95,436 miles
  • 2011 – 87,929 miles
  • 2010 – 82,720 miles
  • 2009 – 77,252 miles
  • 2008 – 72,150 miles
  • 2007 – 66,116 miles
  • 2006 – 58,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,182 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,182 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    216,182 miles
    Test number
    979262598506
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail216,178 miles (+9,711)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,178 miles
    Test number
    985375044957
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass206,467 miles (+9,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    206,467 miles
    Test number
    522417417883
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass197,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    197,125 miles
    Test number
    663217048991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail197,125 miles (+9,995)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,125 miles
    Test number
    145259678939
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass187,130 miles (+10,296)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    187,130 miles
    Test number
    317835486692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass176,834 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    176,834 miles
    Test number
    736351754100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,821 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,821 miles
    Test number
    941050868913
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear and middle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail172,782 miles (+6,414)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,782 miles
    Test number
    487573991032
    • MajorEmissions not tested oil over filled (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass166,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    166,368 miles
    Test number
    724712590180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,368 miles (+13,872)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,368 miles
    Test number
    161700241899
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass152,496 miles (+18,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    152,496 miles
    Test number
    680332887533
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beams could be better

  13. Pass133,579 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,579 miles
    Test number
    193995372660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail133,294 miles (+18,335)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,294 miles
    Test number
    245384518039
    • FailureCentral Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass114,959 miles (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,959 miles
    Test number
    209855265093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail114,901 miles (+6,285)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,901 miles
    Test number
    419701165084
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass108,616 miles (+7,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,616 miles
    Test number
    388683064033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass101,280 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,280 miles
    Test number
    198277863098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,436 miles (+7,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,436 miles
    Test number
    106452782414
    • NoteRear brakes grabbing slightly

  20. Pass87,929 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    147646771492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,720 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,720 miles
    Test number
    141240270409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,252 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,252 miles
    Test number
    772145989057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,150 miles
    Test number
    540981198081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,147 miles (+6,031)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,147 miles
    Test number
    594271698012
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass66,116 miles (+8,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,116 miles
    Test number
    213321577014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass58,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,104 miles
    Test number
    614455966017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T516 RGH

Does T516 RGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T516 RGH expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T516 RGH?
The MOT on T516 RGH expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T516 RGH done?
T516 RGH was recorded at 216,182 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 8,076 miles a year.
Has T516 RGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 RGH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T516 RGH 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 T516 RGH find?
T516 RGH passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both sides; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2.

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