
BMW 530
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
M5 SCJMOT history
M5 SCJ is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 22 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 154,855 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 154,855 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,285 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 SCJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 SCJ was last recorded at 154,855 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 154,855 miles · 23 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,285 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,855 miles
- 2025 – 146,969 miles
- 2024 – 138,463 miles
- 2023 – 131,507 miles
- 2022 – 121,015 miles
- 2021 – 115,590 miles
- 2020 – 106,252 miles
- 2019 – 100,819 miles
- 2018 – 83,116 miles
- 2017 – 74,645 miles
- 2016 – 60,308 miles
- 2015 – 48,677 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,855 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 154,855 miles
- Test number
- 871193347371
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,855 miles (+7,886)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,855 miles
- Test number
- 901445080418
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,969 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 146,969 miles
- Test number
- 169081632242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail146,969 miles (+8,506)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,969 miles
- Test number
- 995604072671
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,463 miles (+6,956)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 138,463 miles
- Test number
- 804833679185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass131,507 miles (+10,492)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 131,507 miles
- Test number
- 930299513227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,015 miles (+5,425)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 121,015 miles
- Test number
- 920016507305
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,590 miles (+9,338)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 115,590 miles
- Test number
- 899212788608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,252 miles (+5,433)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 106,252 miles
- Test number
- 980128838212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,819 miles (+17,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,819 miles
- Test number
- 834651978456
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,116 miles (+8,471)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 83,116 miles
- Test number
- 818169085525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 74,645 miles
- Test number
- 520737187794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,677 miles (+14,369)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,677 miles
- Test number
- 149598009043
- FailureEmissions not tested oil is over the max on dip stick and has warning on dash (7.3.A.1)
Pass60,308 miles (+11,631)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 60,308 miles
- Test number
- 331693282324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 48,677 miles
- Test number
- 315860745151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 SCJ
- Does M5 SCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SCJ is valid until 11 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 SCJ?
- The MOT on M5 SCJ is valid until 11 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 SCJ done?
- M5 SCJ was recorded at 154,855 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 9,285 miles a year.
- Has M5 SCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 SCJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on M5 SCJ 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 M5 SCJ find?
- M5 SCJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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