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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

T88 JKSMOT history

T88 JKS is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 170,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
170,699 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 JKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 JKS was last recorded at 170,699 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 3,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,208 miles · 23 Feb 2019
Between the last two tests
3,491 miles
Average per year
6,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,699 miles
  • 2019 – 167,208 miles
  • 2016 – 158,067 miles
  • 2015 – 146,852 miles
  • 2014 – 136,406 miles
  • 2013 – 123,118 miles
  • 2012 – 110,805 miles
  • 2011 – 93,196 miles
  • 2010 – 80,666 miles
  • 2009 – 71,257 miles
  • 2008 – 59,757 miles
  • 2007 – 50,931 miles
  • 2006 – 48,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,699 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,699 miles (+3,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    170,699 miles
    Test number
    515329075559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass167,208 miles (+9,141)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    167,208 miles
    Test number
    169613305552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,067 miles (+11,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    158,067 miles
    Test number
    866327549318
    • AdvisoryHeadlight beam patterns flat
    • AdvisorySlight fluctuation offside front brake
    • AdvisorySmall hole in exhaust tailpipe

  4. Pass146,852 miles (+10,446)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    146,852 miles
    Test number
    779059325047
    • NoteIntermittant air bag warning light
    • NoteRear brake pads nearing minimum 1.5mm thickness limit
    • NoteOffside ball joint cover cracking

  5. Pass136,406 miles (+13,288)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    136,406 miles
    Test number
    199450154484
    • NoteNearside front tyre a little worn on inside edge
    • NoteOffside front roll bar link cover cracking

  6. Pass123,118 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    123,118 miles
    Test number
    159341673496
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Fail123,118 miles (+12,313)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,118 miles
    Test number
    177550273430
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass110,805 miles (+17,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,805 miles
    Test number
    666081492008
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  9. Pass93,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    93,196 miles
    Test number
    196707091004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,196 miles (+12,530)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,196 miles
    Test number
    526537591030
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail80,666 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,666 miles
    Test number
    131636090409
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass80,666 miles (+9,409)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,666 miles
    Test number
    961626190026
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass71,257 miles (+11,500)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    294258499080
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass59,757 miles (+8,826)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,757 miles
    Test number
    232321308426
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  15. Pass50,931 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,931 miles
    Test number
    133136357127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,824 miles
    Test number
    410623606466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 JKS

Does T88 JKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 JKS expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 JKS?
The MOT on T88 JKS expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 JKS done?
T88 JKS was recorded at 170,699 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 6,671 miles a year.
Has T88 JKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 JKS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on T88 JKS 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 T88 JKS find?
T88 JKS passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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