
BMW 530
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
T6 GEAMOT history
T6 GEA is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 15 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 193,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 193,526 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,777 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T6 GEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T6 GEA was last recorded at 193,526 miles on 27 Jun 2023, 6,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 187,211 miles · 8 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,315 miles
- Average per year
- 9,777 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 193,526 miles
- 2022 – 187,211 miles
- 2021 – 176,909 miles
- 2020 – 166,245 miles
- 2019 – 154,690 miles
- 2018 – 150,504 miles
- 2017 – 143,605 miles
- 2016 – 133,791 miles
- 2015 – 126,452 miles
- 2014 – 123,381 miles
- 2013 – 112,789 miles
- 2012 – 103,775 miles
- 2010 – 85,294 miles
- 2009 – 66,754 miles
- 2008 – 46,982 miles
- 2007 – 41,344 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,526 miles (+6,315)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 193,526 miles
- Test number
- 643689467766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,211 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 187,211 miles
- Test number
- 998055135977
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Fail187,211 miles (+10,302)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,211 miles
- Test number
- 625522274151
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass176,909 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 176,909 miles
- Test number
- 982185576920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Fail176,903 miles (+10,658)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,903 miles
- Test number
- 910184741638
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass166,245 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 166,245 miles
- Test number
- 392419305631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Fail166,245 miles (+11,555)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,245 miles
- Test number
- 625880043002
- Repaired at testSupplementary 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 (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass154,690 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 154,690 miles
- Test number
- 523858478745
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer pipes corroded at flexy pipe connection (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush in lower arm split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread ,on legal min limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush in lower arm split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail154,690 miles (+4,186)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,690 miles
- Test number
- 487042831595
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer pipes corroded at flexy pipe connection (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush in lower arm split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread ,on legal min limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush in lower arm split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,504 miles (+6,899)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 150,504 miles
- Test number
- 480931938546
- AdvisoryNearside NEAR side HEADLAMP has slight condensation , possible seal failure ?
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER tread 2mm ,n\s\rear tyre (4.1.E.1)
Pass143,605 miles (+9,814)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 143,605 miles
- Test number
- 991425977694
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass133,791 miles (+7,339)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 133,791 miles
- Test number
- 599859519060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,452 miles (+3,071)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 126,452 miles
- Test number
- 479610335095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,381 miles (+10,592)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 123,381 miles
- Test number
- 477903704021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,789 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 112,789 miles
- Test number
- 356799203017
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteLong travel handbrake
Fail112,789 miles (+9,014)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,789 miles
- Test number
- 207538603079
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteAir bag warning light on
- NoteLong travel handbrake
Pass103,775 miles (+18,481)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 103,775 miles
- Test number
- 206330832007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,294 miles (+8,913)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 85,294 miles
- Test number
- 593909640399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,381 miles (+9,627)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 76,381 miles
- Test number
- 500370790168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,754 miles (+19,772)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 66,754 miles
- Test number
- 313106659336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,982 miles (+5,638)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 46,982 miles
- Test number
- 931593048383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 41,344 miles
- Test number
- 840067037368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T6 GEA
- Does T6 GEA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T6 GEA expired on 26 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T6 GEA?
- The MOT on T6 GEA expired on 26 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T6 GEA done?
- T6 GEA was recorded at 193,526 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2023, an average of 9,777 miles a year.
- Has T6 GEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T6 GEA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on T6 GEA 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 T6 GEA find?
- T6 GEA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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