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BMW 530

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T92 VAJMOT history

T92 VAJ is a red diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,016 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T92 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T92 VAJ was last recorded at 122,016 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,234 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,782 miles
Average per year
3,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,016 miles
  • 2025 – 120,234 miles
  • 2024 – 118,361 miles
  • 2023 – 115,666 miles
  • 2021 – 112,976 miles
  • 2019 – 106,979 miles
  • 2018 – 104,281 miles
  • 2017 – 97,469 miles
  • 2016 – 94,581 miles
  • 2015 – 91,551 miles
  • 2014 – 84,678 miles
  • 2013 – 83,548 miles
  • 2012 – 79,718 miles
  • 2011 – 74,774 miles
  • 2010 – 69,093 miles
  • 2009 – 63,889 miles
  • 2008 – 58,542 miles
  • 2007 – 52,581 miles
  • 2006 – 45,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,016 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Low tyre pressure warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,016 miles
    Test number
    102645776011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,016 miles (+1,782)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,016 miles
    Test number
    833671637363
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,234 miles
    Test number
    174613477916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail120,234 miles (+1,873)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,234 miles
    Test number
    693185407489
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass118,361 miles (+2,695)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    159552373882
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Complete front to rear rigid pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Complete front to rear rigid pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop

  6. Pass115,666 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,666 miles
    Test number
    973750054994
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail115,666 miles (+2,690)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,666 miles
    Test number
    772889269145
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass112,976 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,976 miles
    Test number
    691505089272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryLow tyre pressure warning light on

  9. Fail112,971 miles (+5,992)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,971 miles
    Test number
    296052126311
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryLow tyre pressure warning light on

  10. Pass106,979 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,979 miles
    Test number
    523362965102
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bearing noise
    • AdvisoryTpms light on dash

  11. Fail106,976 miles (+2,695)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,976 miles
    Test number
    146906161334
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate touching brake disc causing a noise
    • AdvisoryRear axle bearing noise
    • AdvisoryTpms light on dash

  12. Pass104,281 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,281 miles
    Test number
    625148198666
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  13. Fail104,281 miles (+6,812)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,281 miles
    Test number
    773502363475
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  14. Pass97,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,469 miles
    Test number
    692991645898
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail97,469 miles (+2,888)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,469 miles
    Test number
    984182478429
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lenses condensation (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass94,581 miles (+3,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,581 miles
    Test number
    445552323483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass91,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,551 miles
    Test number
    406747594633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail91,483 miles (+6,805)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,483 miles
    Test number
    826450028119
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass84,678 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    425031804300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,630 miles (+1,082)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,630 miles
    Test number
    447330404355
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass83,548 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,548 miles
    Test number
    378852103333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,718 miles (+4,944)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,718 miles
    Test number
    568691692125
    • NoteRear pads getting low
    • NoteFront number plate faded
    • NoteOs front tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass74,774 miles (+5,681)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,774 miles
    Test number
    585142091126
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
    • NoteRear tyres worn very low (on limit) advise replacement

  24. Pass69,093 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    744726590121
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  25. Fail69,093 miles (+5,204)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    722705590171
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s rear suspension arm ,ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  26. Pass63,889 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,889 miles
    Test number
    143223309212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,549 miles (+5,007)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,549 miles
    Test number
    904220499166
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass58,542 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,542 miles
    Test number
    612108998110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,581 miles (+6,889)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,581 miles
    Test number
    270339197432
    • NoteDIESEL FUMES FROM UNDER BONNET ,LIMITED VIEW (advise further investigation)
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE WEARING VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

  30. Pass45,692 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,692 miles
    Test number
    591490506229
    • NoteFRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE WEARING LOW

Questions about T92 VAJ

Does T92 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T92 VAJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T92 VAJ?
The MOT on T92 VAJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T92 VAJ done?
T92 VAJ was recorded at 122,016 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,840 miles a year.
Has T92 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T92 VAJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T92 VAJ 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 T92 VAJ find?
T92 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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