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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass193,526 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass193,526 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    193,526 miles
    Test number
    643689467766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Pass133,791 miles (+7,339)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,791 miles
    Test number
    599859519060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass123,381 miles (+10,592)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,381 miles
    Test number
    477903704021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass103,775 miles (+18,481)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,775 miles
    Test number
    206330832007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,294 miles (+8,913)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    593909640399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,381 miles (+9,627)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,381 miles
    Test number
    500370790168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,754 miles (+19,772)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,754 miles
    Test number
    313106659336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,982 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,982 miles
    Test number
    931593048383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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