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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

S30 BOVMOT history

S30 BOV is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2025
Mileage
157,347 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 BOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 BOV was last recorded at 157,347 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2012: 100,614 miles, lower than 920,645 miles on 30 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,104 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
243 miles
Average per year
5,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,347 miles
  • 2023 – 157,104 miles
  • 2022 – 157,058 miles
  • 2021 – 155,011 miles
  • 2020 – 149,351 miles
  • 2019 – 143,875 miles
  • 2017 – 139,373 miles
  • 2016 – 130,013 miles
  • 2015 – 121,878 miles
  • 2014 – 115,647 miles
  • 2013 – 108,259 miles
  • 2012 – 100,614 miles
  • 2010 – 920,645 miles
  • 2009 – 82,031 miles
  • 2008 – 71,942 miles
  • 2007 – 63,173 miles
  • 2006 – 54,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,347 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,347 miles (+243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,347 miles
    Test number
    667921316991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,104 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,104 miles
    Test number
    172679616366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,064 miles (+6)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,064 miles
    Test number
    895694905948
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Fail157,058 miles (+2,047)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,058 miles
    Test number
    670328109972
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass155,011 miles (+5,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,011 miles
    Test number
    526827953030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,351 miles (+5,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,351 miles
    Test number
    371850038801
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass143,875 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,875 miles
    Test number
    691584433832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail143,869 miles (+4,496)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,869 miles
    Test number
    770207073805
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight missed of oil under engine

  9. Pass139,373 miles (+9,360)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,373 miles
    Test number
    767451608222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,013 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    130,013 miles
    Test number
    357930281891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail130,007 miles (+8,129)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,007 miles
    Test number
    640937373154
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass121,878 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,878 miles
    Test number
    595957115214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing unevenly

  13. Fail121,878 miles (+6,231)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,878 miles
    Test number
    958386215274
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing unevenly

  14. Pass115,647 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,647 miles
    Test number
    498797224233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail115,647 miles (+7,388)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,647 miles
    Test number
    137797824235
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass108,259 miles (+7,645)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,259 miles
    Test number
    907725943231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,614 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,614 miles
    Test number
    318408542489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise nearside & offside rear tyres out of shape
    • NoteAdvise offside rear top suspension arm play

  18. Fail100,614 miles (-820,031)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,614 miles
    Test number
    116827942206
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise nearside & offside rear tyres out of shape
    • NoteAdvise offside rear top suspension arm play

  19. Pass920,645 miles (+830,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    920,645 miles
    Test number
    922884430345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail90,644 miles (+8,613)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,644 miles
    Test number
    491949920478
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass82,031 miles (+10,089)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,031 miles
    Test number
    173112059256
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise nearside & offside front drop link suspension arms
    • NoteAdvise nearside & offside rear tyres
    • NoteAdvise offside rear handbrake
    • NoteAdvise slight play in offside rear lower suspension bushes

  22. Pass71,942 miles (+8,769)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    560578908202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,173 miles (+8,655)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,173 miles
    Test number
    380889507462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,518 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,518 miles
    Test number
    794145306276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S30 BOV

Does S30 BOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 BOV expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 BOV?
The MOT on S30 BOV expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 BOV done?
S30 BOV was recorded at 157,347 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 5,617 miles a year.
Has S30 BOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 BOV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S30 BOV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 BOV find?
S30 BOV passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive engine area.

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