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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.

M5 SCJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass154,855 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass115,590 miles (+9,338)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,590 miles
    Test number
    899212788608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,252 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,252 miles
    Test number
    980128838212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass83,116 miles (+8,471)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,116 miles
    Test number
    818169085525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    520737187794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass60,308 miles (+11,631)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,308 miles
    Test number
    331693282324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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