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BMW 530

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T96 ALOMOT history

T96 ALO is a green petrol BMW 530 first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 214,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
214,264 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T96 ALO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T96 ALO was last recorded at 214,264 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 11,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,493 miles · 2 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
11,771 miles
Average per year
8,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,264 miles
  • 2024 – 202,493 miles
  • 2023 – 200,562 miles
  • 2022 – 192,434 miles
  • 2021 – 185,375 miles
  • 2020 – 180,675 miles
  • 2019 – 177,321 miles
  • 2018 – 177,292 miles
  • 2017 – 169,795 miles
  • 2016 – 166,261 miles
  • 2015 – 157,699 miles
  • 2014 – 143,923 miles
  • 2013 – 131,724 miles
  • 2012 – 118,341 miles
  • 2011 – 112,748 miles
  • 2010 – 104,394 miles
  • 2009 – 93,034 miles
  • 2008 – 82,615 miles
  • 2007 – 74,402 miles
  • 2006 – 64,499 miles
  • 2005 – 54,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,264 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Corrosion on fuel lines

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,264 miles (+11,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    214,264 miles
    Test number
    563892969322
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  2. Pass202,493 miles (+1,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    202,493 miles
    Test number
    119058607539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass200,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    200,562 miles
    Test number
    273428463728
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Fail200,562 miles (+8,128)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,562 miles
    Test number
    307522082140
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass192,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    192,434 miles
    Test number
    400039942793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail192,434 miles (+7,059)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,434 miles
    Test number
    361251418210
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass185,375 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    185,375 miles
    Test number
    170277641575
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail185,371 miles (+4,696)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,371 miles
    Test number
    899061897720
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass180,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    180,675 miles
    Test number
    564252384043
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail180,675 miles (+3,354)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,675 miles
    Test number
    554150976505
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass177,321 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    177,321 miles
    Test number
    125893648084
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail177,320 miles (+28)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,320 miles
    Test number
    747137626232
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass177,292 miles (+7,497)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    177,292 miles
    Test number
    108652660532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass169,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    169,795 miles
    Test number
    430527777161
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel lines

  15. Fail169,795 miles (+3,534)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,795 miles
    Test number
    239612373176
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel lines

  16. Pass166,261 miles (+8,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    166,261 miles
    Test number
    516169392730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass157,699 miles (+13,776)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    157,699 miles
    Test number
    135281115160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass143,923 miles (+12,199)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    143,923 miles
    Test number
    666267524136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass131,724 miles (+13,383)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    131,724 miles
    Test number
    647423513106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,341 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    118,341 miles
    Test number
    137678912109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,748 miles (+8,354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    112,748 miles
    Test number
    517133471114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,394 miles (+11,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    104,394 miles
    Test number
    742184070193
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass93,034 miles (+10,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    93,034 miles
    Test number
    894428439186
    • 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)

  24. Pass82,615 miles (+8,213)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,615 miles
    Test number
    903826538129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,402 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,402 miles
    Test number
    804981847142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,401 miles (+9,902)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,401 miles
    Test number
    373677637184
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass64,499 miles (+9,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,499 miles
    Test number
    290338436484
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass54,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2006
    Odometer
    54,993 miles
    Test number
    224134745408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T96 ALO

Does T96 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T96 ALO expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T96 ALO?
The MOT on T96 ALO expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T96 ALO done?
T96 ALO was recorded at 214,264 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 8,037 miles a year.
Has T96 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T96 ALO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T96 ALO 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 T96 ALO find?
T96 ALO passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

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