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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,995 cc

T87 SBVMOT history

T87 SBV is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,634 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 SBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 SBV was last recorded at 134,634 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,835 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
799 miles
Average per year
3,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,634 miles
  • 2025 – 133,835 miles
  • 2024 – 132,845 miles
  • 2023 – 130,953 miles
  • 2022 – 129,780 miles
  • 2021 – 128,218 miles
  • 2020 – 127,011 miles
  • 2019 – 125,018 miles
  • 2018 – 123,818 miles
  • 2017 – 117,722 miles
  • 2016 – 116,862 miles
  • 2015 – 116,318 miles
  • 2014 – 113,452 miles
  • 2013 – 110,052 miles
  • 2012 – 104,872 miles
  • 2011 – 99,840 miles
  • 2010 – 94,041 miles
  • 2009 – 86,495 miles
  • 2008 – 79,787 miles
  • 2007 – 71,977 miles
  • 2006 – 63,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,634 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foreward (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front headlight has condensation but does not change beam pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,634 miles (+799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,634 miles
    Test number
    643854166793
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foreward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,835 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,835 miles
    Test number
    212581314315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,845 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    132,845 miles
    Test number
    281718299951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,953 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,953 miles
    Test number
    985951578928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,780 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    410014281616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,218 miles (+1,207)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,218 miles
    Test number
    498819925478
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency 17%,Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear reading lower than offside rear
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated

  7. Pass127,011 miles (+1,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,011 miles
    Test number
    903757552964
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency 16%,Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  8. Pass125,018 miles (+1,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,018 miles
    Test number
    312039181835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has condensation but does not change beam pattern
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass123,818 miles (+6,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,818 miles
    Test number
    420472127892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has condensation but does not change beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass117,722 miles (+860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,722 miles
    Test number
    490531829034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass116,862 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,862 miles
    Test number
    402222715812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  12. Fail116,862 miles (+544)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,862 miles
    Test number
    776259179924
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  13. Pass116,318 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,318 miles
    Test number
    979979665027
    • 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)

  14. Fail116,315 miles (+2,863)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,315 miles
    Test number
    147043465028
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  15. Pass113,452 miles (+3,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,452 miles
    Test number
    199574144035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass110,052 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    110,052 miles
    Test number
    168697453047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,872 miles (+5,032)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    104,872 miles
    Test number
    646325242042
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency,only just complys.

  18. Pass99,840 miles (+5,799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,840 miles
    Test number
    357238841058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass94,041 miles (+7,546)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,041 miles
    Test number
    230288040069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front suspension arms / push rods bushes starting to split

  20. Pass86,495 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    862231059033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,787 miles (+7,810)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    832982858050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,977 miles
    Test number
    441944557081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,977 miles (+8,300)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,977 miles
    Test number
    571404157040
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass63,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,677 miles
    Test number
    350095456094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,677 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,677 miles
    Test number
    834315056067
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T87 SBV

Does T87 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T87 SBV is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T87 SBV?
The MOT on T87 SBV is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T87 SBV done?
T87 SBV was recorded at 134,634 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,520 miles a year.
Has T87 SBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 SBV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on T87 SBV 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 T87 SBV find?
T87 SBV passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play foreward.

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