BMW 530
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc
T96 TBDMOT history
T96 TBD is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 252,936 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 252,936 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,700 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T96 TBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T96 TBD was last recorded at 252,936 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 8,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 244,156 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,780 miles
- Average per year
- 10,700 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 252,936 miles
- 2025 – 244,156 miles
- 2024 – 232,247 miles
- 2023 – 216,439 miles
- 2021 – 193,617 miles
- 2020 – 187,645 miles
- 2019 – 172,477 miles
- 2018 – 159,202 miles
- 2017 – 136,615 miles
- 2016 – 114,220 miles
- 2015 – 95,034 miles
- 2014 – 84,700 miles
- 2013 – 79,843 miles
- 2012 – 70,853 miles
- 2011 – 61,984 miles
- 2010 – 56,542 miles
- 2009 – 51,235 miles
- 2008 – 47,077 miles
- 2007 – 43,442 miles
- 2006 – 39,266 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass252,936 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySills and wheel arches has slight corrosion but not excessive
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.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear parking brake has slightly low effort
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass252,936 miles (+8,780)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 252,936 miles
- Test number
- 958629150957
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySills and wheel arches has slight corrosion but not excessive
Pass244,156 miles (+11,909)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 244,156 miles
- Test number
- 277524746406
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges are worn out (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges are worn out (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass232,247 miles (+15,808)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 232,247 miles
- Test number
- 719144191414
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWheel arches slightly corroded
Pass216,439 miles (+17)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 216,439 miles
- Test number
- 706286716247
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHas been welded in various places under body and sills
- AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body, sills and arches
Fail216,422 miles (+22,805)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,422 miles
- Test number
- 655348475564
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipe to o/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill joint as marked at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass193,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 193,617 miles
- Test number
- 465382925802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,616 miles (+5,971)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,616 miles
- Test number
- 652951393317
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass187,645 miles (+15,168)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 187,645 miles
- Test number
- 388749639890
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,477 miles (+13,275)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 172,477 miles
- Test number
- 183467854446
- AdvisoryCentral brake light not connected
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass159,202 miles (+22,587)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2019
- Odometer
- 159,202 miles
- Test number
- 183117242346
- AdvisoryOffside Front lower ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes over subframe slight surface corrosion
Pass136,615 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 136,615 miles
- Test number
- 351512514731
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has slightly low effort
Fail136,615 miles (+22,395)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,615 miles
- Test number
- 714065756922
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low lamp internals loose (1.8)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has slightly low effort
Pass114,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 114,220 miles
- Test number
- 468290375462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,220 miles (+19,186)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,220 miles
- Test number
- 234337964252
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,034 miles (+10,334)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2016
- Odometer
- 95,034 miles
- Test number
- 176246825100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,700 miles (+4,857)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2015
- Odometer
- 84,700 miles
- Test number
- 897832824113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,843 miles (+558)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- 79,843 miles
- Test number
- 217723223429
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail79,285 miles (+8,432)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,285 miles
- Test number
- 725554113159
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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
Pass70,853 miles (+8,869)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 70,853 miles
- Test number
- 825165312168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,984 miles (+5,442)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 61,984 miles
- Test number
- 298723931495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,542 miles (+5,307)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 56,542 miles
- Test number
- 984236620192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,235 miles (+4,158)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2010
- Odometer
- 51,235 miles
- Test number
- 493088839130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,077 miles (+3,635)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 47,077 miles
- Test number
- 824267428191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,442 miles (+4,176)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2008
- Odometer
- 43,442 miles
- Test number
- 143240637190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2007
- Odometer
- 39,266 miles
- Test number
- 204286526465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T96 TBD
- Does T96 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T96 TBD is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T96 TBD?
- The MOT on T96 TBD is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T96 TBD done?
- T96 TBD was recorded at 252,936 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 10,700 miles a year.
- Has T96 TBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T96 TBD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on T96 TBD 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 TBD find?
- T96 TBD passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pedal has little reserve travel, and 5 more.
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