
BMW 530
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,996 cc
S16 DOSMOT history
S16 DOS is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,835 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 122,835 mi
- At MOT on 30 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,214 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 DOS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 DOS was last recorded at 122,835 miles on 30 Nov 2024, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 122,804 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 8,214 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 122,835 miles
- 2022 – 116,987 miles
- 2021 – 108,916 miles
- 2020 – 103,316 miles
- 2019 – 98,901 miles
- 2018 – 91,444 miles
- 2017 – 79,731 miles
- 2016 – 66,509 miles
- 2015 – 52,923 miles
- 2014 – 38,744 miles
- 2013 – 25,650 miles
- 2012 – 23,934 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 15 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,835 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 122,835 miles
- Test number
- 853952025902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,804 miles (+5,817)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,804 miles
- Test number
- 312848341259
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,987 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 116,987 miles
- Test number
- 326729431193
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail116,984 miles (+8,068)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,984 miles
- Test number
- 393316353172
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass108,916 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 108,916 miles
- Test number
- 802084590743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,914 miles (+5,598)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,914 miles
- Test number
- 837872357338
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass103,316 miles (+4,415)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 103,316 miles
- Test number
- 466301654627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,901 miles (+7,457)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2020
- Odometer
- 98,901 miles
- Test number
- 218717375979
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,444 miles (+94)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 91,444 miles
- Test number
- 488205698466
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail91,350 miles (+11,619)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,350 miles
- Test number
- 143092196623
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass79,731 miles (+495)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 79,731 miles
- Test number
- 437381199670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,236 miles (+12,727)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 79,236 miles
- Test number
- 455013242679
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass66,509 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 66,509 miles
- Test number
- 167475079903
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail66,509 miles (+13,586)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,509 miles
- Test number
- 397948960993
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,923 miles (+14,179)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 52,923 miles
- Test number
- 169879395061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,744 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 38,744 miles
- Test number
- 887533694094
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail38,744 miles (+13,094)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,744 miles
- Test number
- 589003494042
- FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,650 miles (+1,716)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 25,650 miles
- Test number
- 137576103160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,934 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 23,934 miles
- Test number
- 876010822330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S16 DOS
- Does S16 DOS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S16 DOS expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S16 DOS?
- The MOT on S16 DOS expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S16 DOS done?
- S16 DOS was recorded at 122,835 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2024, an average of 8,214 miles a year.
- Has S16 DOS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 DOS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S16 DOS 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 DOS find?
- S16 DOS passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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