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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass122,835 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass122,835 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,835 miles
    Test number
    853952025902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass108,916 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    108,916 miles
    Test number
    802084590743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass103,316 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,316 miles
    Test number
    466301654627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass79,731 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,731 miles
    Test number
    437381199670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass52,923 miles (+14,179)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,923 miles
    Test number
    169879395061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass25,650 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,650 miles
    Test number
    137576103160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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