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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

T6 HMKMOT history

T6 HMK is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,593 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 HMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 HMK was last recorded at 98,593 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 7,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,626 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,967 miles
Average per year
3,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,593 miles
  • 2025 – 90,626 miles
  • 2023 – 80,580 miles
  • 2022 – 64,351 miles
  • 2021 – 54,586 miles
  • 2019 – 54,334 miles
  • 2018 – 51,867 miles
  • 2017 – 50,264 miles
  • 2016 – 48,266 miles
  • 2015 – 46,429 miles
  • 2014 – 45,018 miles
  • 2013 – 42,021 miles
  • 2011 – 37,410 miles
  • 2009 – 34,559 miles
  • 2008 – 31,914 miles
  • 2007 – 27,542 miles
  • 2006 – 22,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,593 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,593 miles (+7,967)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,593 miles
    Test number
    671179591752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,626 miles (+10,046)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,626 miles
    Test number
    614848932045
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,580 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,580 miles
    Test number
    608186577897
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail80,566 miles (+157)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,566 miles
    Test number
    109437743794
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both flashing (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail80,409 miles (+16,058)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,409 miles
    Test number
    776197913327
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple small holes on exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both reg plate lamps flickering. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,351 miles (+9,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,351 miles
    Test number
    373680904976
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexis (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,586 miles
    Test number
    135913148179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail54,586 miles (+252)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,586 miles
    Test number
    826906164657
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,334 miles (+2,467)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,334 miles
    Test number
    257766651946
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexis x2 of (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroading inner face slightly andpads @3000-5000 miles

  10. Pass51,867 miles (+1,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,867 miles
    Test number
    937738071331
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass50,264 miles (+1,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,264 miles
    Test number
    200278568031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass48,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    801874145187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight blow - 1 front exhaust flex section

  13. Fail48,266 miles (+1,837)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    910359196898
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight blow - 1 front exhaust flex section

  14. Pass46,429 miles (+1,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,429 miles
    Test number
    307039085128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass45,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    345776054113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,018 miles (+2,997)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    255494654198
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass42,021 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,021 miles
    Test number
    615195953107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,410 miles (+2,851)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,410 miles
    Test number
    305988581072
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding.

  19. Pass34,559 miles (+2,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,559 miles
    Test number
    824833209340
    • 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. Pass31,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,914 miles
    Test number
    134206798240
    • 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)

  21. Fail31,914 miles (+4,372)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,914 miles
    Test number
    561464698250
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  22. Fail27,542 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,542 miles
    Test number
    210164077237
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass27,542 miles (+5,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,542 miles
    Test number
    910064877235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass22,427 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,427 miles
    Test number
    370895876236
    • NoteUnevenly worn front tyres.
    • NoteWear & corrosion to both front brake discs.

Questions about T6 HMK

Does T6 HMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 HMK is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T6 HMK?
The MOT on T6 HMK is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 HMK done?
T6 HMK was recorded at 98,593 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,933 miles a year.
Has T6 HMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 HMK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T6 HMK 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 HMK find?
T6 HMK passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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