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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

T5 HLLMOT history

T5 HLL is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
160,563 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HLL was last recorded at 160,563 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,008 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,555 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,563 miles
  • 2025 – 159,008 miles
  • 2024 – 152,383 miles
  • 2023 – 146,532 miles
  • 2022 – 137,714 miles
  • 2021 – 132,002 miles
  • 2020 – 127,637 miles
  • 2019 – 119,970 miles
  • 2017 – 107,980 miles
  • 2016 – 103,488 miles
  • 2015 – 99,840 miles
  • 2014 – 94,256 miles
  • 2013 – 88,683 miles
  • 2012 – 81,655 miles
  • 2011 – 72,275 miles
  • 2010 – 63,420 miles
  • 2009 – 58,414 miles
  • 2008 – 50,035 miles
  • 2007 – 44,797 miles
  • 2006 – 35,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,563 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,563 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    160,563 miles
    Test number
    823289635303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail160,563 miles (+1,555)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,563 miles
    Test number
    684889355033
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,008 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    159,008 miles
    Test number
    253593899236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail158,986 miles (+6,603)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,986 miles
    Test number
    401783340196
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel line (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded

  5. Pass152,383 miles (+5,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    152,383 miles
    Test number
    290470718554
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill slightly corroded

  6. Pass146,532 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    146,532 miles
    Test number
    840988114182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,523 miles (+8,809)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,523 miles
    Test number
    904399555692
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass137,714 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,714 miles
    Test number
    557594748459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,002 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,002 miles
    Test number
    626798329684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,637 miles (+7,667)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,637 miles
    Test number
    785000659383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,970 miles (+11,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,970 miles
    Test number
    852567902976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScrew in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass107,980 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,980 miles
    Test number
    654545751044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,488 miles (+3,648)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,488 miles
    Test number
    964792426997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge bald/tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass99,840 miles (+5,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,840 miles
    Test number
    894220423024
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass94,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,256 miles
    Test number
    397168344432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail94,256 miles (+5,573)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,256 miles
    Test number
    146038444268
    • DangerousFront brake hoses rubbing on shockabsorber
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,683 miles (+7,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,683 miles
    Test number
    306350853418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass81,655 miles (+9,380)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,655 miles
    Test number
    968969452237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight leak from rear diff

  19. Pass72,275 miles (+8,855)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,275 miles
    Test number
    955430961235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass63,420 miles (+5,006)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    701017440204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight wear front brake discs

  21. Pass58,414 miles (+8,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,414 miles
    Test number
    181055359272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass50,035 miles (+5,238)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    142487258269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass44,797 miles (+8,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,797 miles
    Test number
    381510367204
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass35,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,993 miles
    Test number
    143174456252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 HLL

Does T5 HLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HLL is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 HLL?
The MOT on T5 HLL is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 HLL done?
T5 HLL was recorded at 160,563 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has T5 HLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HLL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 HLL 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 T5 HLL find?
T5 HLL passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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