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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

T55 UMAMOT history

T55 UMA is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 25 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 228,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
228,102 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 UMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 UMA was last recorded at 228,102 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 13,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,384 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,718 miles
Average per year
12,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,102 miles
  • 2025 – 214,384 miles
  • 2024 – 204,151 miles
  • 2023 – 192,244 miles
  • 2022 – 181,838 miles
  • 2021 – 168,640 miles
  • 2020 – 157,575 miles
  • 2019 – 148,406 miles
  • 2018 – 133,728 miles
  • 2017 – 123,307 miles
  • 2016 – 111,065 miles
  • 2015 – 93,181 miles
  • 2014 – 83,871 miles
  • 2013 – 68,363 miles
  • 2012 – 50,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,102 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,102 miles (+13,718)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    228,102 miles
    Test number
    971835447640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass214,384 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    214,384 miles
    Test number
    142308124108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail213,123 miles (+8,972)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,123 miles
    Test number
    526257178142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass204,151 miles (+11,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    204,151 miles
    Test number
    452253760985
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass192,244 miles (+10,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    192,244 miles
    Test number
    500627348254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass181,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    181,838 miles
    Test number
    177694429241
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail181,838 miles (+13,198)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,838 miles
    Test number
    369756994268
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass168,640 miles (+11,065)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,640 miles
    Test number
    323174578822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,575 miles (+9,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,575 miles
    Test number
    903225575116
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak

  10. Pass148,406 miles (+14,678)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,406 miles
    Test number
    267398047163
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn in middle (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass133,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    133,728 miles
    Test number
    526157145716
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail133,728 miles (+123)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,728 miles
    Test number
    948804708208
    • DangerousRear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail133,605 miles (+10,298)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,605 miles
    Test number
    107960373635
    • DangerousRear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass123,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    123,307 miles
    Test number
    751389453562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,289 miles (+12,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,289 miles
    Test number
    377202388400
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass111,065 miles (+17,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,065 miles
    Test number
    109322637285
    • 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)

  17. Pass93,181 miles (+9,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    756765675868
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass83,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,871 miles
    Test number
    865563204388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,871 miles (+15,508)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,871 miles
    Test number
    196262404381
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

  20. Pass68,363 miles (+17,627)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,363 miles
    Test number
    246751503377
    • NoteNsf tyre sidewall damage no core showing

  21. Pass50,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,736 miles
    Test number
    267914222373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 UMA

Does T55 UMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 UMA is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 UMA?
The MOT on T55 UMA is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 UMA done?
T55 UMA was recorded at 228,102 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 12,788 miles a year.
Has T55 UMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 UMA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 UMA 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 T55 UMA find?
T55 UMA passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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