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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

S18 GCUMOT history

S18 GCU is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 17 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 203,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
203,214 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 GCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 GCU was last recorded at 203,214 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,210 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,214 miles
  • 2025 – 199,640 miles
  • 2024 – 195,781 miles
  • 2023 – 192,474 miles
  • 2022 – 185,057 miles
  • 2021 – 182,285 miles
  • 2020 – 179,271 miles
  • 2019 – 171,896 miles
  • 2018 – 162,077 miles
  • 2017 – 150,794 miles
  • 2016 – 150,726 miles
  • 2015 – 143,447 miles
  • 2014 – 131,531 miles
  • 2013 – 119,877 miles
  • 2012 – 108,257 miles
  • 2011 – 93,089 miles
  • 2010 – 78,522 miles
  • 2009 – 61,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,214 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,214 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    203,214 miles
    Test number
    597955961846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail203,210 miles (+3,570)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,210 miles
    Test number
    827227716325
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass199,640 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    199,640 miles
    Test number
    146543483732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail199,639 miles (+3,858)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,639 miles
    Test number
    765906094624
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass195,781 miles (+3,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    195,781 miles
    Test number
    679508771615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass192,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    192,474 miles
    Test number
    603249999333
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail192,474 miles (+7,417)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,474 miles
    Test number
    663668622814
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass185,057 miles (+2,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    185,057 miles
    Test number
    686421025552
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass182,285 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    182,285 miles
    Test number
    232522850948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass179,271 miles (+7,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    179,271 miles
    Test number
    914750529888
    • AdvisoryVehicle smoke sample too low to register on smoke machine.

  11. Pass171,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    171,896 miles
    Test number
    675832041206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail171,896 miles (+9,819)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,896 miles
    Test number
    963762092954
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass162,077 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    162,077 miles
    Test number
    242288656425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail162,077 miles (+11,283)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,077 miles
    Test number
    862377957062
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass150,794 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    150,794 miles
    Test number
    658848537381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass150,726 miles (+7,279)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    150,726 miles
    Test number
    775303848287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Light cluster condensated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySmoke test too clean to read

  17. Pass143,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    143,447 miles
    Test number
    295029915293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail143,447 miles (+11,916)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,447 miles
    Test number
    386288815234
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass131,531 miles (+11,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    131,531 miles
    Test number
    808206614281
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass119,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,877 miles
    Test number
    737189213267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail119,877 miles (+11,620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,877 miles
    Test number
    496478013224
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass108,257 miles (+15,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,257 miles
    Test number
    339343732445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass93,089 miles (+14,567)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,089 miles
    Test number
    639624631266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,522 miles (+16,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,522 miles
    Test number
    443595330262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass61,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,548 miles
    Test number
    461710049233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 GCU

Does S18 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 GCU is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 GCU?
The MOT on S18 GCU is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 GCU done?
S18 GCU was recorded at 203,214 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 8,614 miles a year.
Has S18 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 GCU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 GCU 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 S18 GCU find?
S18 GCU passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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