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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T995 STAMOT history

T995 STA is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 24 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2026
Mileage
165,645 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T995 STA
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
24 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T995 STA was last recorded at 165,645 miles on 10 Feb 2025, 13,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,211 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
13,434 miles
Average per year
3,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,645 miles
  • 2024 – 152,211 miles
  • 2023 – 137,831 miles
  • 2022 – 136,042 miles
  • 2020 – 135,579 miles
  • 2019 – 134,480 miles
  • 2018 – 133,513 miles
  • 2017 – 132,219 miles
  • 2016 – 130,002 miles
  • 2015 – 127,881 miles
  • 2014 – 124,978 miles
  • 2013 – 121,663 miles
  • 2012 – 119,616 miles
  • 2011 – 117,614 miles
  • 2010 – 114,673 miles
  • 2009 – 107,256 miles
  • 2008 – 105,364 miles
  • 2006 – 93,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,645 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake reaction bushes are soft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,645 miles
    Test number
    820010369832
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail165,645 miles (+13,434)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,645 miles
    Test number
    347425106543
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,211 miles (+14,380)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,211 miles
    Test number
    719006606342
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF&NSF worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced OSR&NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR&NSR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass137,831 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,831 miles
    Test number
    162885682062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail137,831 miles (+1,789)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,831 miles
    Test number
    928166778929
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass136,042 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,042 miles
    Test number
    726886324073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,579 miles (+1,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,579 miles
    Test number
    606828880976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass134,480 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,480 miles
    Test number
    846800381709
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water inside (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass133,513 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,513 miles
    Test number
    152204092432
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  10. Fail133,513 miles (+1,294)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,513 miles
    Test number
    600916798646
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  11. Pass132,219 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    132,219 miles
    Test number
    287713683207
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  12. Fail132,219 miles (+2,217)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,219 miles
    Test number
    547369430715
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  13. Pass130,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,002 miles
    Test number
    321929148997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail130,002 miles (+2,121)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,002 miles
    Test number
    807447718062
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass127,881 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,881 miles
    Test number
    998316052892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,978 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,978 miles
    Test number
    716411214234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,663 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    121,663 miles
    Test number
    738878223208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    119,616 miles
    Test number
    329632042294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail119,616 miles (+2,002)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,616 miles
    Test number
    166761342282
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass117,614 miles (+2,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,614 miles
    Test number
    248404131210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass114,673 miles (+7,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    114,673 miles
    Test number
    133545830242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass107,256 miles (+1,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    107,256 miles
    Test number
    632994309272
    • 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)

  23. Pass105,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    105,364 miles
    Test number
    490956228272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    254032837284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    563638727227
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass93,626 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    93,626 miles
    Test number
    352630836259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T995 STA

Does T995 STA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T995 STA expired on 15 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T995 STA?
The MOT on T995 STA expired on 15 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T995 STA done?
T995 STA was recorded at 165,645 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2025, an average of 3,896 miles a year.
Has T995 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T995 STA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T995 STA 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 T995 STA find?
T995 STA passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced.

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