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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

S28 SBSMOT history

S28 SBS is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
144,648 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 SBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 SBS was last recorded at 144,648 miles on 20 Dec 2022, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,547 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
6,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,648 miles
  • 2021 – 143,628 miles
  • 2020 – 142,658 miles
  • 2019 – 141,189 miles
  • 2018 – 140,356 miles
  • 2017 – 139,175 miles
  • 2016 – 138,087 miles
  • 2015 – 133,801 miles
  • 2014 – 126,413 miles
  • 2013 – 119,899 miles
  • 2012 – 115,050 miles
  • 2011 – 111,743 miles
  • 2010 – 99,462 miles
  • 2009 – 87,100 miles
  • 2008 – 73,432 miles
  • 2007 – 61,075 miles
  • 2006 – 46,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,648 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,648 miles (+101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,648 miles
    Test number
    855711084247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail144,547 miles (+919)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,547 miles
    Test number
    432425986733
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass143,628 miles (+970)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,628 miles
    Test number
    968376288010
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass142,658 miles (+1,469)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,658 miles
    Test number
    482365645849
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,189 miles (+833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,189 miles
    Test number
    304207000589
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

  6. Pass140,356 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    140,356 miles
    Test number
    459558080927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,175 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    139,175 miles
    Test number
    601090421818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,087 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    138,087 miles
    Test number
    901954442950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail138,006 miles (+4,205)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,006 miles
    Test number
    310160792991
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass133,801 miles (+7,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,801 miles
    Test number
    115092045166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass126,413 miles (+6,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,413 miles
    Test number
    277968754122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass119,899 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,899 miles
    Test number
    536276453104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,050 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    115,050 miles
    Test number
    277133472112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,743 miles (+12,281)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,743 miles
    Test number
    419233991188
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

  15. Pass99,462 miles (+12,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,462 miles
    Test number
    430031700226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass87,100 miles (+13,668)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,100 miles
    Test number
    100334799103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,432 miles (+12,357)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    292293798153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,075 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    61,075 miles
    Test number
    784497907287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,664 miles (+14,574)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    973868097184
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass46,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,090 miles
    Test number
    323829816271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 SBS

Does S28 SBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S28 SBS expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S28 SBS?
The MOT on S28 SBS expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S28 SBS done?
S28 SBS was recorded at 144,648 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2022, an average of 6,021 miles a year.
Has S28 SBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 SBS has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S28 SBS 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 S28 SBS find?
S28 SBS passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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