BMW 530
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc
S20 GRYMOT history
S20 GRY is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 10 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 224,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 224,698 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 14,514 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S20 GRY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 10 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S20 GRY was last recorded at 224,698 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 224,683 miles · 22 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 14,514 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 224,698 miles
- 2025 – 213,988 miles
- 2024 – 203,515 miles
- 2023 – 192,833 miles
- 2022 – 181,814 miles
- 2021 – 169,199 miles
- 2019 – 145,853 miles
- 2018 – 125,665 miles
- 2017 – 100,284 miles
- 2016 – 78,540 miles
- 2015 – 67,399 miles
- 2014 – 53,373 miles
- 2013 – 40,622 miles
- 2012 – 30,383 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass224,698 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass224,698 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 224,698 miles
- Test number
- 173932443329
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail224,683 miles (+10,695)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,683 miles
- Test number
- 520102419282
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass213,988 miles (+59)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 213,988 miles
- Test number
- 224967141556
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Fail213,929 miles (+10,414)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,929 miles
- Test number
- 659727633404
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass203,515 miles (+153)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 203,515 miles
- Test number
- 168194659098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW (5.2.3 (e))
Fail203,362 miles (+10,529)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,362 miles
- Test number
- 144654968845
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW (5.2.3 (e))
Pass192,833 miles (+11,019)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 192,833 miles
- Test number
- 914174278193
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body covered
Pass181,814 miles (+12,615)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 181,814 miles
- Test number
- 561325538507
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass169,199 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 169,199 miles
- Test number
- 586296346924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,172 miles (+23,319)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,172 miles
- Test number
- 448564008379
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass145,853 miles (+20,188)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 145,853 miles
- Test number
- 477634479184
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass125,665 miles (+25,381)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 125,665 miles
- Test number
- 798770462624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,284 miles (+21,744)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 100,284 miles
- Test number
- 146654634759
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front side light
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass78,540 miles (+11,141)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 78,540 miles
- Test number
- 498769942039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 67,399 miles
- Test number
- 836886125241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,399 miles (+14,026)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,399 miles
- Test number
- 119325025277
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass53,373 miles (+12,751)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 53,373 miles
- Test number
- 176934124298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,622 miles (+10,239)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 40,622 miles
- Test number
- 377712043299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 30,383 miles
- Test number
- 755347242285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S20 GRY
- Does S20 GRY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 GRY is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S20 GRY?
- The MOT on S20 GRY is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S20 GRY done?
- S20 GRY was recorded at 224,698 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 14,514 miles a year.
- Has S20 GRY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S20 GRY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on S20 GRY 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 S20 GRY find?
- S20 GRY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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