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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S16 BLCMOT history

S16 BLC is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 24 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,325 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 BLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 BLC was last recorded at 96,325 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,701 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
624 miles
Average per year
3,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,325 miles
  • 2025 – 95,701 miles
  • 2024 – 94,715 miles
  • 2023 – 92,745 miles
  • 2020 – 91,536 miles
  • 2019 – 90,264 miles
  • 2018 – 86,945 miles
  • 2017 – 86,877 miles
  • 2016 – 86,096 miles
  • 2015 – 85,177 miles
  • 2014 – 82,655 miles
  • 2013 – 76,198 miles
  • 2012 – 71,318 miles
  • 2011 – 66,211 miles
  • 2010 – 60,882 miles
  • 2009 – 49,022 miles
  • 2008 – 43,226 miles
  • 2007 – 35,086 miles
  • 2006 – 30,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,325 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in inner tie rodRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,325 miles (+624)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,325 miles
    Test number
    823218436188
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,701 miles (+986)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,701 miles
    Test number
    557887436263
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,715 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,715 miles
    Test number
    947569359281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,745 miles
    Test number
    731814900708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,745 miles (+1,209)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,745 miles
    Test number
    414565265020
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass91,536 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,536 miles
    Test number
    914635635006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail91,520 miles (+1,256)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,520 miles
    Test number
    361448088635
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,264 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,264 miles
    Test number
    451714836021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail90,264 miles (+3,319)2 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,264 miles
    Test number
    889844513718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,945 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,945 miles
    Test number
    334642775151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail86,877 miles (+781)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,877 miles
    Test number
    767158858227
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has deep cuts not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass86,096 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,096 miles
    Test number
    557722115993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,177 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,177 miles
    Test number
    696822429556
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust leak from middle section
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged in zone a
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside zone a

  14. Fail85,177 miles (+2,522)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,177 miles
    Test number
    937871378247
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust leak from middle section
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged in zone a
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside zone a

  15. Pass82,655 miles (+30)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,655 miles
    Test number
    568347434329
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre heavily perished in tread

  16. Fail82,625 miles (+6,427)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,625 miles
    Test number
    729559724332
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre heavily perished in tread

  17. Pass76,198 miles (+4,880)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    758079013354
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

  18. Pass71,318 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,318 miles
    Test number
    259691342391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,211 miles (+5,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    66,211 miles
    Test number
    655916931337
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass60,882 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,882 miles
    Test number
    430034240310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,881 miles (+5,405)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,881 miles
    Test number
    152393740378
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Fail55,476 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,476 miles
    Test number
    191675110485
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass55,476 miles (+6,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,476 miles
    Test number
    521305810065
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass49,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,022 miles
    Test number
    291145519061
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail49,022 miles (+5,796)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,022 miles
    Test number
    302455419098
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass43,226 miles (+8,140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,226 miles
    Test number
    662949418050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,086 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,086 miles
    Test number
    450540927022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,773 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,773 miles
    Test number
    121357806083
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass30,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,773 miles
    Test number
    553317906032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 BLC

Does S16 BLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 BLC is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 BLC?
The MOT on S16 BLC is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 BLC done?
S16 BLC was recorded at 96,325 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,236 miles a year.
Has S16 BLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 BLC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S16 BLC 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 S16 BLC find?
S16 BLC passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front slight play in inner tie rod, and 1 more.

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