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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T97 TDUMOT history

T97 TDU is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
147,354 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 TDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 TDU was last recorded at 147,354 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,283 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
1,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,354 miles
  • 2024 – 147,283 miles
  • 2023 – 146,284 miles
  • 2022 – 144,759 miles
  • 2020 – 142,551 miles
  • 2018 – 142,542 miles
  • 2017 – 142,538 miles
  • 2016 – 142,348 miles
  • 2015 – 141,789 miles
  • 2014 – 141,579 miles
  • 2013 – 141,266 miles
  • 2012 – 140,671 miles
  • 2011 – 139,454 miles
  • 2010 – 138,844 miles
  • 2009 – 135,200 miles
  • 2008 – 131,668 miles
  • 2007 – 128,395 miles
  • 2006 – 123,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,354 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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 (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,354 miles (+71)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    147,354 miles
    Test number
    323152575494
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  2. Pass147,283 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,283 miles
    Test number
    419025062746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail147,283 miles (+999)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,283 miles
    Test number
    839451968218
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,284 miles (+1,525)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,284 miles
    Test number
    567213202246
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,759 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,759 miles
    Test number
    982930366686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,551 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,551 miles
    Test number
    237509394181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,549 miles (+7)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,549 miles
    Test number
    325404293387
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass142,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,542 miles
    Test number
    631681439355
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm

  9. Fail142,542 miles (+4)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,542 miles
    Test number
    803808944637
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm

  10. Pass142,538 miles (+190)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,538 miles
    Test number
    402447037285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

  11. Pass142,348 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,348 miles
    Test number
    817380952393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on sills

  12. Fail142,348 miles (+559)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,348 miles
    Test number
    883797341855
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on sills

  13. Pass141,789 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,789 miles
    Test number
    136599385469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

  14. Fail141,789 miles (+210)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,789 miles
    Test number
    918069385069
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

  15. Pass141,579 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    141,579 miles
    Test number
    167573694091
    • NoteSills rusty

  16. Fail141,579 miles (+313)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,579 miles
    Test number
    757022894022
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSills rusty

  17. Pass141,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    141,266 miles
    Test number
    929455793005
    • NoteSteel brake pipes rusty

  18. Fail141,266 miles (+595)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,266 miles
    Test number
    606027083066
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NotePlay in nsr anti roll bar link rod
    • NoteSteel brake pipes rusty

  19. Pass140,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,671 miles
    Test number
    667330392049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail140,671 miles (+1,217)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,671 miles
    Test number
    885970292002
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass139,454 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    139,454 miles
    Test number
    816981891007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  22. Fail139,454 miles (+610)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,454 miles
    Test number
    475440991047
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  23. Pass138,844 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    138,844 miles
    Test number
    590609880045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass135,200 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    135,200 miles
    Test number
    553583989030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass131,668 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    131,668 miles
    Test number
    422849078044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass128,395 miles (+5,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    128,395 miles
    Test number
    374159777020
    • NoteNearside front tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge

  27. Pass123,281 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    123,281 miles
    Test number
    923150486031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront pipe exhaust pipe clamp rusty
    • NoteRear brake pads low?
    • NoteTarred stones lodged in places all under vehicle

Questions about T97 TDU

Does T97 TDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 TDU is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T97 TDU?
The MOT on T97 TDU is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 TDU done?
T97 TDU was recorded at 147,354 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,209 miles a year.
Has T97 TDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 TDU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T97 TDU 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 T97 TDU find?
T97 TDU passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; coil spring corroded x4; nearside mirror casing, and 3 more.

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