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BMW 530

Blue · Lpg · 2002 · 2,979 cc

TRN 824MOT history

TRN 824 is a blue lpg BMW 530 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 169,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,863 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TRN 824
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TRN 824 was last recorded at 169,863 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2016: 136,589 miles, lower than 164,489 miles on 6 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,753 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,110 miles
Average per year
6,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,863 miles
  • 2025 – 167,753 miles
  • 2024 – 165,394 miles
  • 2023 – 162,060 miles
  • 2022 – 157,360 miles
  • 2021 – 148,880 miles
  • 2020 – 146,989 miles
  • 2019 – 145,385 miles
  • 2018 – 143,257 miles
  • 2017 – 138,801 miles
  • 2016 – 136,638 miles
  • 2015 – 164,489 miles
  • 2014 – 130,832 miles
  • 2013 – 124,372 miles
  • 2012 – 121,359 miles
  • 2011 – 117,886 miles
  • 2010 – 110,892 miles
  • 2009 – 98,391 miles
  • 2008 – 85,612 miles
  • 2007 – 71,473 miles
  • 2006 – 44,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,863 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear sill corroded excessively but not within any prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,863 miles (+2,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,863 miles
    Test number
    812779405793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass167,753 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,753 miles
    Test number
    219750235345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,394 miles (+3,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,394 miles
    Test number
    977903304828
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass162,060 miles (+4,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,060 miles
    Test number
    943313832284
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diffrential drive both side shaft oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,360 miles (+8,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,360 miles
    Test number
    166816598945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  6. Pass148,880 miles (+1,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,880 miles
    Test number
    813239166193
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,989 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,989 miles
    Test number
    323749157362
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive slightly leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail146,983 miles (+1,598)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,983 miles
    Test number
    492306308159
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner Sill (Sumbrame Front Mounting Bolt) (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak bleed Screw
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (Subframe Front mounting Bolt) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    145,385 miles
    Test number
    489021918624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail145,385 miles (+2,128)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,385 miles
    Test number
    526064265123
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass143,257 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    143,257 miles
    Test number
    648437734808
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded excessively but not within any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail143,248 miles (+4,447)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,248 miles
    Test number
    341394247838
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded excessively but not within any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass138,801 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,801 miles
    Test number
    673533271964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,638 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    136,638 miles
    Test number
    640632292729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (Rear) (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Fail136,589 miles (-27,900)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,589 miles
    Test number
    878992231393
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (Front) (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (Rear) (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Pass164,489 miles (+33,657)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    164,489 miles
    Test number
    476247135041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteCHILD SEATS, installed in BOTH rear outer positions, visible seat belt check ONLY

  17. Pass130,832 miles (+37)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    130,832 miles
    Test number
    595103814026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCHILD SEAT fitted in O/S rear seat
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail130,795 miles (+6,423)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,795 miles
    Test number
    506379104045
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCHILD SEAT fitted in O/S rear seat
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass124,372 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    124,372 miles
    Test number
    825602613012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail124,371 miles (+3,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,371 miles
    Test number
    368701313075
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Pass121,359 miles (+3,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    121,359 miles
    Test number
    559852712048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass117,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    117,886 miles
    Test number
    479654721076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail117,886 miles (+6,994)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,886 miles
    Test number
    139580721068
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass110,892 miles (+12,501)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    110,892 miles
    Test number
    582056210054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass98,391 miles (+12,779)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    98,391 miles
    Test number
    164202609048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,612 miles (+14,139)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    85,612 miles
    Test number
    191706128069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,473 miles (+27,362)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    484407437092
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHas a crack on O/S/F windscreen top corner

  28. Pass44,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,111 miles
    Test number
    584365246012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about TRN 824

What vehicle is registration TRN 824 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TRN 824 on a blue lpg BMW 530 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TRN 824 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TRN 824 is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on TRN 824?
The MOT on TRN 824 is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TRN 824 done?
TRN 824 was recorded at 169,863 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,308 miles a year.
Has TRN 824 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TRN 824 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on TRN 824 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TRN 824 find?
TRN 824 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion.

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