BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T530 RNJMOT history
T530 RNJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 154,459 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,491 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T530 RNJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T530 RNJ was last recorded at 154,459 miles on 2 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Apr 2026: 154,459 miles, lower than 198,274 miles on 8 Jun 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 198,274 miles · 8 Jun 2024
- Average per year
- 5,491 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,459 miles
- 2024 – 198,274 miles
- 2019 – 194,357 miles
- 2018 – 191,390 miles
- 2017 – 187,074 miles
- 2016 – 179,518 miles
- 2015 – 156,706 miles
- 2014 – 141,927 miles
- 2013 – 125,044 miles
- 2012 – 108,361 miles
- 2011 – 95,046 miles
- 2010 – 86,330 miles
- 2009 – 73,293 miles
- 2008 – 55,936 miles
- 2007 – 49,888 miles
- 2006 – 44,155 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,459 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides -drop-link lower bushs. (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,459 miles (-43,815)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 154,459 miles
- Test number
- 5408503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,274 miles (+3,917)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 198,274 miles
- Test number
- 103904712652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,357 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 194,357 miles
- Test number
- 745022518907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail194,357 miles (+2,967)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,357 miles
- Test number
- 169738937236
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LAMP (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass191,390 miles (+11)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 191,390 miles
- Test number
- 141748500927
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides -drop-link lower bushs. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm- rear bushs. (2.4.G.2)
Fail191,379 miles (+4,305)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,379 miles
- Test number
- 216766038670
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light. (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides -drop-link lower bushs. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm- rear bushs. (2.4.G.2)
Pass187,074 miles (+131)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 187,074 miles
- Test number
- 621430859437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail186,943 miles (+7,425)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,943 miles
- Test number
- 374875432810
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass179,518 miles (+22,812)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 179,518 miles
- Test number
- 348073228162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 156,706 miles
- Test number
- 865584815051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,703 miles (+14,776)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,703 miles
- Test number
- 816174615065
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass141,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 141,927 miles
- Test number
- 998659624064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,927 miles (+16,883)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,927 miles
- Test number
- 997528424088
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass125,044 miles (+16,683)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 125,044 miles
- Test number
- 627374813087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 108,361 miles
- Test number
- 807854612034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,361 miles (+13,315)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,361 miles
- Test number
- 778123012041
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass95,046 miles (+8,716)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 95,046 miles
- Test number
- 318899321044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,330 miles (+13,037)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 86,330 miles
- Test number
- 443410960034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,293 miles (+17,357)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 73,293 miles
- Test number
- 964042679085
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass55,936 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 55,936 miles
- Test number
- 823380288080
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail55,936 miles (+6,048)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,936 miles
- Test number
- 700009978013
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail49,888 miles2 repaired5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,888 miles
- Test number
- 501291867067
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteAll brake ferrells and metal brake pipes corroding and showing age.
- NoteFront n/s and o/s tyres worn inner and outer edges.
- NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s rack spindles.
- NoteSuspension, chassis, exhaust system and brake components showing age and wear.
- NoteVarious minor oil leaks and suspect a/c leak at compressor.
Pass49,888 miles (+5,733)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 49,888 miles
- Test number
- 673161667096
- NoteAll brake ferrells and metal brake pipes corroding and showing age.
- NoteFront n/s and o/s tyres worn inner and outer edges.
- NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s rack spindles.
- NoteSuspension, chassis, exhaust system and brake components showing age and wear.
- NoteVarious minor oil leaks and suspect a/c leak at compressor.
Pass44,155 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 44,155 miles
- Test number
- 804780366082
- NoteOil residue around pas pump reccomend investigation
- NoteSlight lip on front and rear discspads ok
- NoteSmall amount of movement in offside and nearside front bottom joints
- NoteSmall amount of movement in offside and nearside front lower arm rear most bushes
Questions about T530 RNJ
- Does T530 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T530 RNJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T530 RNJ?
- The MOT on T530 RNJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T530 RNJ done?
- T530 RNJ was recorded at 154,459 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,491 miles a year.
- Has T530 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T530 RNJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on T530 RNJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T530 RNJ find?
- T530 RNJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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