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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,979 cc

T800 KAMMOT history

T800 KAM is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 8 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,126 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T800 KAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T800 KAM was last recorded at 133,126 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,497 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,629 miles
Average per year
5,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,126 miles
  • 2025 – 129,497 miles
  • 2024 – 126,438 miles
  • 2023 – 123,900 miles
  • 2022 – 121,695 miles
  • 2021 – 120,328 miles
  • 2019 – 117,434 miles
  • 2018 – 113,720 miles
  • 2017 – 109,646 miles
  • 2016 – 104,369 miles
  • 2015 – 95,441 miles
  • 2014 – 86,403 miles
  • 2013 – 76,157 miles
  • 2012 – 63,206 miles
  • 2011 – 55,441 miles
  • 2010 – 53,110 miles
  • 2009 – 46,972 miles
  • 2008 – 40,632 miles
  • 2007 – 35,643 miles
  • 2006 – 32,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,126 miles (+3,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,126 miles
    Test number
    804589407612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,497 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,497 miles
    Test number
    264399768811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,438 miles (+2,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,438 miles
    Test number
    171609451956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,900 miles (+2,205)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,900 miles
    Test number
    216346795418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,695 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,695 miles
    Test number
    268852692286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,685 miles (+1,357)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,685 miles
    Test number
    772241002050
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,328 miles (+2,894)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,328 miles
    Test number
    215135843464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass117,434 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,434 miles
    Test number
    914618812859
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail117,434 miles (+3,714)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,434 miles
    Test number
    636447520805
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,720 miles (+4,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,720 miles
    Test number
    354751570704
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass109,646 miles (+5,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,646 miles
    Test number
    426924412589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass104,369 miles (+8,928)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,369 miles
    Test number
    241902377348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass95,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,441 miles
    Test number
    605867385147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,441 miles (+9,038)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,441 miles
    Test number
    149965385143
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass86,403 miles (+10,246)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,403 miles
    Test number
    207343494459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,157 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,157 miles
    Test number
    149701903240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail76,144 miles (+12,938)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,144 miles
    Test number
    136530603205
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGrease leaking from nsr wheel bearing

  18. Pass63,206 miles (+7,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,206 miles
    Test number
    827034382164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass55,441 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,441 miles
    Test number
    307553201213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,110 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,110 miles
    Test number
    284903600259
    • NoteO/s headlamp mounting bracket broken.

  21. Fail53,110 miles (+6,138)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,110 miles
    Test number
    511513700258
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s headlamp mounting bracket broken.

  22. Pass46,972 miles (+6,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,972 miles
    Test number
    174882309279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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)

  23. Pass40,632 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,632 miles
    Test number
    253808998457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,643 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,643 miles
    Test number
    423364707239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,624 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,624 miles
    Test number
    344274617134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,158 miles
    Test number
    460337206304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T800 KAM

Does T800 KAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T800 KAM is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T800 KAM?
The MOT on T800 KAM is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T800 KAM done?
T800 KAM was recorded at 133,126 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,265 miles a year.
Has T800 KAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T800 KAM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T800 KAM 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 T800 KAM find?
T800 KAM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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