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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T530 SDLMOT history

T530 SDL is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
177,120 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T530 SDL was last recorded at 177,120 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 7,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,111 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,009 miles
Average per year
6,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,120 miles
  • 2024 – 161,171 miles
  • 2023 – 154,828 miles
  • 2022 – 149,025 miles
  • 2021 – 143,026 miles
  • 2020 – 137,940 miles
  • 2019 – 132,312 miles
  • 2018 – 126,919 miles
  • 2017 – 121,612 miles
  • 2016 – 116,497 miles
  • 2015 – 111,543 miles
  • 2014 – 106,896 miles
  • 2013 – 102,427 miles
  • 2012 – 96,448 miles
  • 2011 – 88,403 miles
  • 2010 – 81,542 miles
  • 2009 – 76,417 miles
  • 2008 – 68,720 miles
  • 2007 – 61,757 miles
  • 2006 – 55,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,120 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill has surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,120 miles (+7,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    177,120 miles
    Test number
    908823618582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has surface corrosion
  2. Pass170,111 miles (+8,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,111 miles
    Test number
    907633756147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has surface corrosion
  3. Pass161,171 miles (+6,343)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,171 miles
    Test number
    268540647905
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear sills
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  4. Pass154,828 miles (+5,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,828 miles
    Test number
    472416629847
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  5. Pass149,025 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,025 miles
    Test number
    362220556043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,026 miles (+5,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,026 miles
    Test number
    830694823683
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded at offside rear jacking point
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  7. Pass137,940 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,940 miles
    Test number
    688928910878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,312 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,312 miles
    Test number
    202979240177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,919 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,919 miles
    Test number
    297325548449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,612 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,612 miles
    Test number
    440945902232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,497 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,497 miles
    Test number
    346326550682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,543 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,543 miles
    Test number
    528786015048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,896 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,896 miles
    Test number
    338318824006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,427 miles
    Test number
    166955413451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,416 miles (+5,968)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,416 miles
    Test number
    167445413496
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass96,448 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    146129212433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  17. Fail96,435 miles (+8,032)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    428828012065
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  18. Pass88,403 miles (+6,861)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,403 miles
    Test number
    509176901060
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to legal limit
  19. Pass81,542 miles (+5,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,542 miles
    Test number
    802645610099
    • 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)
  20. Pass76,417 miles (+7,697)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,417 miles
    Test number
    510074819030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,720 miles (+6,963)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,720 miles
    Test number
    190970518020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,757 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,757 miles
    Test number
    150549017406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,773 miles
    Test number
    531704726067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T530 SDL

Does T530 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T530 SDL is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T530 SDL?
The MOT on T530 SDL is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T530 SDL done?
T530 SDL was recorded at 177,120 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,129 miles a year.
Has T530 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 SDL has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on T530 SDL 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 T530 SDL find?
T530 SDL passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside outer sill has surface corrosion; offside outer sill has surface corrosion.

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