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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

S15 GGWMOT history

S15 GGW is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 15 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

S15 GGW grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
185,923 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 GGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 GGW was last recorded at 185,923 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
185,923 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,923 miles
  • 2020 – 295,181 miles
  • 2019 – 171,760 miles
  • 2017 – 154,977 miles
  • 2016 – 144,604 miles
  • 2015 – 131,984 miles
  • 2014 – 122,008 miles
  • 2013 – 105,294 miles
  • 2012 – 91,378 miles
  • 2011 – 78,912 miles
  • 2010 – 71,500 miles
  • 2009 – 61,550 miles
  • 2008 – 51,947 miles
  • 2007 – 40,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,923 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Noise from turbo

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,923 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,923 miles
    Test number
    935239175349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,923 miles6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,923 miles
    Test number
    539812614861
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass295,181 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    295,181 km
    Test number
    767315693766
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from turbo
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRunflat light on

  4. Fail295,181 km1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,181 km
    Test number
    622855921835
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from turbo
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRunflat light on

  5. Fail295,181 miles (+123,421)4 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,181 miles
    Test number
    925658574074
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRunflat indicator illuminated

  6. Pass171,760 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    171,760 miles
    Test number
    502058039183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail171,759 miles (+16,782)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,759 miles
    Test number
    560139083180
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass154,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    154,977 miles
    Test number
    617376906964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail154,977 miles (+10,373)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,977 miles
    Test number
    469419101913
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass144,604 miles (+12,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    144,604 miles
    Test number
    599430280767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass131,984 miles (+9,976)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    131,984 miles
    Test number
    966882496318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,008 miles (+16,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,008 miles
    Test number
    429914814404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass105,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    105,294 miles
    Test number
    407363033423
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail105,294 miles (+4,649)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,294 miles
    Test number
    309012233344
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass100,645 miles (+9,267)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,645 miles
    Test number
    417879273073
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 2.5mm
    • NoteUneven front tyre wear

  16. Pass91,378 miles (+12,466)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,378 miles
    Test number
    699846772062
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass78,912 miles (+7,412)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    228391341043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    853264420127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,500 miles (+9,950)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    362684020104
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing on outer sidewall splits in side wall advise have this replaced

  20. Pass61,550 miles (+9,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,550 miles
    Test number
    463060109171
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

  21. Pass51,947 miles (+11,189)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,947 miles
    Test number
    521467828102
    • NoteMovement in steering
    • NoteSill trims and undertrays fitted
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  22. Pass40,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,758 miles
    Test number
    654967897025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S15 GGW

Does S15 GGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S15 GGW expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S15 GGW?
The MOT on S15 GGW expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S15 GGW done?
S15 GGW was recorded at 185,923 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 9,700 miles a year.
Has S15 GGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 GGW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S15 GGW 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 S15 GGW find?
S15 GGW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 4 more.

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