
BMW 530
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc
T957 BSOMOT history
T957 BSO is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 170,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 170,440 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 16 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,681 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T957 BSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T957 BSO was last recorded at 170,440 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 10,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 159,681 miles · 27 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,759 miles
- Average per year
- 5,681 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 170,440 miles
- 2024 – 159,681 miles
- 2023 – 151,286 miles
- 2021 – 149,676 miles
- 2020 – 148,817 miles
- 2017 – 144,169 miles
- 2016 – 138,819 miles
- 2015 – 132,333 miles
- 2014 – 124,800 miles
- 2012 – 112,449 miles
- 2011 – 104,612 miles
- 2010 – 95,072 miles
- 2009 – 88,400 miles
- 2008 – 81,743 miles
- 2007 – 72,692 miles
- 2006 – 60,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps have damage (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Horn poor but is working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
30 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,440 miles (+10,759)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 170,440 miles
- Test number
- 327246281504
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps have damage (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,681 miles (+8,395)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 159,681 miles
- Test number
- 453768097180
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. also jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass151,286 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 151,286 miles
- Test number
- 444542104299
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS steering rack track rod inner ball joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on outer end of arms has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have scoring/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail151,282 miles (+6)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,282 miles
- Test number
- 468208096333
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated OS and NS hoses perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS steering rack track rod inner ball joints have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on outer end of arm has play (forward most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear hose ferrules have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bushes (all) have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail151,276 miles (+1,600)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,276 miles
- Test number
- 271987669443
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NS and OS discs worn - also corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated OS and NS hoses perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush on inner end of arm has excessive play (rear most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS steering rack track rod inner ball joints have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on outer end of arm has play (forward most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear hose ferrules have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bushes (all) have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,676 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 149,676 miles
- Test number
- 939663894076
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake caliper retaining spring missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted to both sides of the vehicle
Fail149,676 miles (+859)3 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,676 miles
- Test number
- 388961409297
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification bolt to short (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake caliper retaining spring missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering stiff but working
- AdvisorySill covers fitted to both sides of the vehicle
Pass148,817 miles (+21)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 148,817 miles
- Test number
- 535678099013
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySide skirts fitted
Fail148,796 miles (+20)7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,796 miles
- Test number
- 287965946912
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers in view (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySide skirts fitted
Fail148,776 miles (+4,607)10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,776 miles
- Test number
- 407956011476
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Osf tank mounting strap area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Osr tank mounting strap area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf and Nsf D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osr and Nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass144,169 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 144,169 miles
- Test number
- 776057465498
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor beam image
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryHorn poor but working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens broken no white light showing to rear
Fail144,169 miles (+5,350)11 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,169 miles
- Test number
- 614435567283
- FailureNearside Fuel pipe leaking Central front to rear (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Fuel pipe leaking Front to rear (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Fuel pipe leaking Front to rear (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor beam image
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryHorn poor but is working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens broken no white light showing to rear
Pass138,819 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 138,819 miles
- Test number
- 615862966023
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps in poor condition
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryFuel pipes badly corroded
- AdvisoryHorn poor but is working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens broken bo white light showing to rear
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail138,819 miles (+6,486)2 dangerous8 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,819 miles
- Test number
- 431502863161
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear ball-joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear ball-joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryFuel pipes badly corroded
- AdvisoryHorn poor but is working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens broken bo white light showing to rear
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass132,333 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 132,333 miles
- Test number
- 167642615095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail132,333 miles (+7,533)9 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,333 miles
- Test number
- 409215305063
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlastic under tray at offside front floor is insecure
Pass124,800 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 124,800 miles
- Test number
- 326817304088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail124,800 miles (+12,351)1 dangerous12 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,800 miles
- Test number
- 887983504035
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Outer Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil on minimum level
Pass112,449 miles (+3)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 112,449 miles
- Test number
- 977828612325
- NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
- NoteHigh beam tell tail inoperative
Fail112,446 miles (+7,834)12 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,446 miles
- Test number
- 599391612337
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
- NoteHigh beam tell tail inoperative
Pass104,612 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 104,612 miles
- Test number
- 367174931289
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 319380931218
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass95,072 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 95,072 miles
- Test number
- 704895690149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside parking brake effort poor
- NoteRear spoiler insecure
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
Fail95,072 miles (+6,672)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,072 miles
- Test number
- 574535790115
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside parking brake effort poor
- NoteRear spoiler insecure
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
Pass88,400 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 88,400 miles
- Test number
- 980963809239
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail88,400 miles (+6,657)2 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,400 miles
- Test number
- 980912609255
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass81,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 81,743 miles
- Test number
- 552832098185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,743 miles (+9,051)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,743 miles
- Test number
- 731022398100
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass72,692 miles (+12,146)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 72,692 miles
- Test number
- 211790897185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,546 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 60,546 miles
- Test number
- 881842996191
- 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)
Questions about T957 BSO
- Does T957 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T957 BSO is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T957 BSO?
- The MOT on T957 BSO is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T957 BSO done?
- T957 BSO was recorded at 170,440 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,681 miles a year.
- Has T957 BSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T957 BSO has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on T957 BSO 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 T957 BSO find?
- T957 BSO passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps have damage; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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