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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T811 ELNMOT history

T811 ELN is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 232,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
232,610 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T811 ELN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T811 ELN was last recorded at 232,610 miles on 1 May 2026, 5,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,999 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,611 miles
Average per year
6,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,610 miles
  • 2025 – 226,999 miles
  • 2023 – 218,710 miles
  • 2022 – 203,273 miles
  • 2020 – 195,867 miles
  • 2019 – 180,376 miles
  • 2018 – 172,513 miles
  • 2017 – 168,885 miles
  • 2016 – 158,383 miles
  • 2015 – 149,165 miles
  • 2014 – 143,170 miles
  • 2013 – 138,185 miles
  • 2012 – 133,526 miles
  • 2011 – 128,178 miles
  • 2010 – 123,104 miles
  • 2009 – 117,661 miles
  • 2008 – 112,489 miles
  • 2007 – 101,491 miles
  • 2006 – 92,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,610 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

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 and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear suspension height sensor broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,610 miles (+5,611)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    232,610 miles
    Test number
    752560123287
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

  2. Pass226,999 miles (+8,289)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    226,999 miles
    Test number
    612576333174
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded around fuel tank
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass218,710 miles (+15,437)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    218,710 miles
    Test number
    810641680761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass203,273 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    203,273 miles
    Test number
    817696449198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass195,867 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    195,867 miles
    Test number
    148985904149
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

  6. Fail195,829 miles (+15,453)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,829 miles
    Test number
    916297993337
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

  7. Pass180,376 miles (+7,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,376 miles
    Test number
    394180278343
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass172,513 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    172,513 miles
    Test number
    996689638240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55-16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension height sensor broken

  9. Fail172,496 miles (+3,611)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,496 miles
    Test number
    709286914129
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded of both front to rear at end of sill (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55-16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension height sensor broken

  10. Pass168,885 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    168,885 miles
    Test number
    373611813175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail168,799 miles (+10,416)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,799 miles
    Test number
    531237624768
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 ZR 16 (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass158,383 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    158,383 miles
    Test number
    470437298336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail158,353 miles (+9,188)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,353 miles
    Test number
    971014631752
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  14. Pass149,165 miles (+353)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    149,165 miles
    Test number
    547539665183
    • NoteFront to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

  15. Fail148,812 miles (+5,642)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,812 miles
    Test number
    977746555155
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteFront to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

  16. Pass143,170 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,170 miles
    Test number
    228555404199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak from front flexi joint

  17. Fail143,170 miles (+4,985)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,170 miles
    Test number
    137284304152
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak from front flexi joint

  18. Pass138,185 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,185 miles
    Test number
    549934993092
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteRear suspension airbags slightly corroded.
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear brake pipes.
    • NoteSlight weeping from power steering rack.

  19. Fail138,185 miles (+4,659)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,185 miles
    Test number
    195354393440
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteRear suspension airbags slightly corroded.
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear brake pipes.
    • NoteSlight weeping from power steering rack.

  20. Pass133,526 miles (+5,348)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    133,526 miles
    Test number
    889257002162
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass128,178 miles (+5,074)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    128,178 miles
    Test number
    325720491090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass123,104 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    123,104 miles
    Test number
    130408290029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

  23. Fail123,104 miles (+5,443)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,104 miles
    Test number
    521578590008
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

  24. Pass117,661 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    700549899049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass112,489 miles (+10,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    112,489 miles
    Test number
    410496608141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass101,491 miles (+8,689)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    101,491 miles
    Test number
    574793607163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass92,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    92,802 miles
    Test number
    223900616476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T811 ELN

Does T811 ELN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T811 ELN is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T811 ELN?
The MOT on T811 ELN is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T811 ELN done?
T811 ELN was recorded at 232,610 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 6,980 miles a year.
Has T811 ELN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T811 ELN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T811 ELN 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 T811 ELN find?
T811 ELN passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust noisy.

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