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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,926 cc

S16 CUHMOT history

S16 CUH is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 193,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

S16 CUH blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
193,136 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 CUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 CUH was last recorded at 193,136 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 17,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
175,240 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
17,896 miles
Average per year
6,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,136 miles
  • 2024 – 175,240 miles
  • 2023 – 172,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,136 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

6 tests since 7 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,136 miles (+17,896)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    193,136 miles
    Test number
    547971419414
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass175,240 miles (+3,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    175,240 miles
    Test number
    700518146949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass172,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    172,033 miles
    Test number
    922199881274
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    787696937396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    447424275986
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. FailMileage not read7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    125368337239
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (hole) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about S16 CUH

Does S16 CUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 CUH is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 CUH?
The MOT on S16 CUH is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 CUH done?
S16 CUH was recorded at 193,136 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,611 miles a year.
Has S16 CUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 CUH has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S16 CUH 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 CUH find?
S16 CUH passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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