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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,993 cc

T51 SPKMOT history

T51 SPK is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 226,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
226,003 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 SPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 SPK was last recorded at 226,003 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 7,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,426 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,577 miles
Average per year
7,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,003 miles
  • 2025 – 218,426 miles
  • 2024 – 211,540 miles
  • 2023 – 203,601 miles
  • 2022 – 196,895 miles
  • 2021 – 190,858 miles
  • 2020 – 187,286 miles
  • 2019 – 181,139 miles
  • 2018 – 171,862 miles
  • 2017 – 164,722 miles
  • 2016 – 155,820 miles
  • 2015 – 148,077 miles
  • 2014 – 139,708 miles
  • 2013 – 131,722 miles
  • 2011 – 120,421 miles
  • 2010 – 109,911 miles
  • 2009 – 101,884 miles
  • 2008 – 93,881 miles
  • 2007 – 85,781 miles
  • 2006 – 76,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,003 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,003 miles (+7,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    226,003 miles
    Test number
    627689684017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass218,426 miles (+6,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    218,426 miles
    Test number
    725467450767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass211,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    211,540 miles
    Test number
    453471920863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail211,540 miles (+7,939)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,540 miles
    Test number
    365223248571
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass203,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    203,601 miles
    Test number
    534002683935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail203,601 miles (+6,706)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,601 miles
    Test number
    345842927914
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass196,895 miles (+6,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    196,895 miles
    Test number
    296415235733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass190,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    190,858 miles
    Test number
    277172842352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail190,858 miles (+3,572)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,858 miles
    Test number
    922521872268
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass187,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    187,286 miles
    Test number
    706610150792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail187,286 miles (+6,147)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,286 miles
    Test number
    775876072856
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  12. Pass181,139 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    181,139 miles
    Test number
    745694120187
    • AdvisoryOffside HEADLAMP LENS FADED
    • AdvisoryREAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail181,139 miles (+9,277)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,139 miles
    Test number
    235234036651
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside HEADLAMP LENS FADED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass171,862 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    171,862 miles
    Test number
    400401273669
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens fading
    • AdvisoryRear metal fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail171,862 miles (+7,140)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,862 miles
    Test number
    637048946168
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens fading
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear metal fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass164,722 miles (+8,902)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    164,722 miles
    Test number
    617458161236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass155,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    155,820 miles
    Test number
    558392809874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail155,820 miles (+7,743)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,820 miles
    Test number
    707077228666
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass148,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    148,077 miles
    Test number
    407724415068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail148,077 miles (+8,369)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,077 miles
    Test number
    566364715067
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass139,708 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    139,708 miles
    Test number
    178035444415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail139,703 miles (+7,981)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,703 miles
    Test number
    598730534080
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass131,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    131,722 miles
    Test number
    179225043065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail131,722 miles (+11,301)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,722 miles
    Test number
    297422443078
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass120,421 miles (+10,510)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    120,421 miles
    Test number
    645593371094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass109,911 miles (+8,027)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    109,911 miles
    Test number
    180823480435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass101,884 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,884 miles
    Test number
    490741399062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail101,883 miles (+8,002)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,883 miles
    Test number
    451185079042
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass93,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,881 miles
    Test number
    953942278043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail93,881 miles (+8,100)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,881 miles
    Test number
    641962478005
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass85,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    85,781 miles
    Test number
    691968487082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail85,781 miles (+8,785)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,781 miles
    Test number
    751918487082
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass76,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,996 miles
    Test number
    841565976007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 SPK

Does T51 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 SPK is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T51 SPK?
The MOT on T51 SPK is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T51 SPK done?
T51 SPK was recorded at 226,003 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 7,489 miles a year.
Has T51 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 SPK has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T51 SPK 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 T51 SPK find?
T51 SPK passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive.

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