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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T856 BCWMOT history

T856 BCW is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 180,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2025
Mileage
180,018 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T856 BCW
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
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T856 BCW was last recorded at 180,018 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 10,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,461 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10,557 miles
Average per year
5,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,018 miles
  • 2023 – 169,461 miles
  • 2022 – 162,282 miles
  • 2021 – 155,742 miles
  • 2020 – 148,598 miles
  • 2018 – 142,772 miles
  • 2017 – 136,122 miles
  • 2016 – 132,441 miles
  • 2014 – 127,899 miles
  • 2013 – 121,728 miles
  • 2012 – 117,301 miles
  • 2011 – 112,094 miles
  • 2010 – 108,485 miles
  • 2009 – 103,839 miles
  • 2008 – 97,748 miles
  • 2007 – 93,117 miles
  • 2006 – 87,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,018 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre wall perished but not to cords wearing on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    180,018 miles
    Test number
    520535877422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,018 miles (+10,557)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,018 miles
    Test number
    564106885591
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,461 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,461 miles
    Test number
    993825754811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,282 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,282 miles
    Test number
    559940633170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail162,248 miles (+6,506)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,248 miles
    Test number
    319870083700
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

  6. Pass155,742 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    155,742 miles
    Test number
    785396931821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,680 miles (+7,082)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,680 miles
    Test number
    259143414151
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

  8. Pass148,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,598 miles
    Test number
    143071981132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,598 miles (+5,826)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,598 miles
    Test number
    661426861152
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  10. Pass142,772 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,772 miles
    Test number
    759944740939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wall perished but not to cords wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wall perished but not to cords
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail142,772 miles (+6,650)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,772 miles
    Test number
    530761339830
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre wall perished but not to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wall perished but not to cords wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wall perished but not to cords
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass136,122 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    136,122 miles
    Test number
    242627941090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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 Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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)

  13. Fail136,122 miles (+3,681)1 dangerous6 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,122 miles
    Test number
    728386037758
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass132,441 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,441 miles
    Test number
    949826692227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,435 miles (+4,536)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,435 miles
    Test number
    152354931470
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass127,899 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    127,899 miles
    Test number
    946396754320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,728 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    121,728 miles
    Test number
    215214263309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,301 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    117,301 miles
    Test number
    408131512401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,298 miles (+5,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,298 miles
    Test number
    266160812305
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass112,094 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    112,094 miles
    Test number
    115894501309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,485 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,485 miles
    Test number
    772874310324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,839 miles (+6,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    103,839 miles
    Test number
    190218889231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass97,748 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    97,748 miles
    Test number
    241683488284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    670332317365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,117 miles (+6,008)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    840582717341
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass87,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    87,109 miles
    Test number
    200663016365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,109 miles (+1,746)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,109 miles
    Test number
    451080716433
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  28. Pass85,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,363 miles
    Test number
    584466636112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T856 BCW

Does T856 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T856 BCW expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T856 BCW?
The MOT on T856 BCW expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T856 BCW done?
T856 BCW was recorded at 180,018 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 5,140 miles a year.
Has T856 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T856 BCW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T856 BCW 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 T856 BCW find?
T856 BCW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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