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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

S22 HOUMOT history

S22 HOU is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

S22 HOU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
164,314 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 HOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S22 HOU was last recorded at 164,314 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 10,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,667 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
10,647 miles
Average per year
7,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,314 miles
  • 2023 – 153,667 miles
  • 2022 – 148,921 miles
  • 2021 – 142,676 miles
  • 2020 – 139,213 miles
  • 2019 – 134,852 miles
  • 2018 – 131,324 miles
  • 2017 – 126,803 miles
  • 2016 – 117,909 miles
  • 2015 – 103,751 miles
  • 2014 – 86,681 miles
  • 2013 – 80,902 miles
  • 2012 – 74,237 miles
  • 2011 – 65,047 miles
  • 2010 – 58,431 miles
  • 2009 – 54,162 miles
  • 2007 – 38,798 miles
  • 2006 – 25,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,314 miles
  • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both front position lamps incorrect color emitted. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly deformed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bumper end suspension arm bushing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bumper end suspension arm bushing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,314 miles (+10,647)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,314 miles
    Test number
    499939397101
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both front position lamps incorrect color emitted. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly deformed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bumper end suspension arm bushing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bumper end suspension arm bushing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  2. Pass153,667 miles (+4,746)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,667 miles
    Test number
    450536783087
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass148,921 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,921 miles
    Test number
    781366313220
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail148,921 miles (+6,245)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,921 miles
    Test number
    551338075889
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass142,676 miles (+3,463)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,676 miles
    Test number
    342023360764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass139,213 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,213 miles
    Test number
    759050056346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mis fire from cold

  7. Fail139,213 miles (+4,361)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,213 miles
    Test number
    244533985375
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top and bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mis fire from cold

  8. Pass134,852 miles (+3,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,852 miles
    Test number
    742252161444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass131,324 miles (+4,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    131,324 miles
    Test number
    478714014567
    • AdvisoryEngine has a misfire and a smell of fumes inside car.

  10. Pass126,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,803 miles
    Test number
    354217275370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,803 miles (+8,894)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,803 miles
    Test number
    729608669308
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass117,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,909 miles
    Test number
    233054108075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,909 miles (+14,158)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,909 miles
    Test number
    758392115014
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass103,751 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,751 miles
    Test number
    337737525037
    • NoteFront tyres worn

  15. Fail103,736 miles (+17,055)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,736 miles
    Test number
    116886525053
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteWasher partly block

  16. Pass86,681 miles (+5,779)12 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,681 miles
    Test number
    129284424044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth side brake pipes front to rear are corroded but unable to check with corrosion assesment tool as pipes covered with undertrays

  17. Pass80,902 miles (+6,665)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    575103063060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,237 miles
    Test number
    145450742013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,237 miles (+9,190)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,237 miles
    Test number
    308169732074
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,047 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,047 miles
    Test number
    796869131028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,431 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,431 miles
    Test number
    230597250001
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteReverse light inop

  22. Pass58,431 miles (+4,269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,431 miles
    Test number
    620267050044
    • NoteReverse light inop

  23. Pass54,162 miles (+15,364)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,162 miles
    Test number
    884016759051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,798 miles (+13,032)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,798 miles
    Test number
    241183787205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,766 miles
    Test number
    753257776245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S22 HOU

Does S22 HOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S22 HOU expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S22 HOU?
The MOT on S22 HOU expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S22 HOU done?
S22 HOU was recorded at 164,314 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 7,962 miles a year.
Has S22 HOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 HOU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S22 HOU 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 S22 HOU find?
S22 HOU passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 16 advisories: front position lamp incorrect colour both front position lamps incorrect color emitted.; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped.; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 14 more.

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