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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S30 BVRMOT history

S30 BVR is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 190,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
190,677 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 BVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 BVR was last recorded at 190,677 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 3,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,844 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,833 miles
Average per year
8,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,677 miles
  • 2024 – 186,844 miles
  • 2023 – 178,203 miles
  • 2022 – 169,281 miles
  • 2021 – 158,090 miles
  • 2020 – 149,745 miles
  • 2019 – 141,753 miles
  • 2018 – 131,649 miles
  • 2017 – 122,708 miles
  • 2016 – 113,145 miles
  • 2015 – 102,562 miles
  • 2014 – 89,768 miles
  • 2013 – 78,296 miles
  • 2012 – 65,571 miles
  • 2011 – 58,092 miles
  • 2010 – 53,662 miles
  • 2009 – 45,793 miles
  • 2008 – 38,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,677 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,677 miles (+3,833)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    190,677 miles
    Test number
    149873367037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,844 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    186,844 miles
    Test number
    235757190803
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail186,844 miles (+8,641)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,844 miles
    Test number
    294016199771
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,203 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    178,203 miles
    Test number
    604138504964
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail178,203 miles (+8,922)2 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,203 miles
    Test number
    655804611280
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,281 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    169,281 miles
    Test number
    625113783556
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail169,281 miles (+11,191)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,281 miles
    Test number
    529627224074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass158,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    158,090 miles
    Test number
    113123282540
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail158,090 miles (+8,345)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,090 miles
    Test number
    202754758136
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,745 miles
    Test number
    594633766214
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail149,745 miles (+7,992)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,745 miles
    Test number
    533564736235
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass141,753 miles (+10,104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,753 miles
    Test number
    900904700773
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPoor image from headlights

  13. Pass131,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    900939303086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail131,649 miles (+8,941)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    479452010945
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass122,708 miles (+9,563)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,708 miles
    Test number
    159310459276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,145 miles
    Test number
    691719129395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail113,145 miles (+10,583)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,145 miles
    Test number
    106311237989
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass102,562 miles (+12,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,562 miles
    Test number
    737424235124
    • 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)

  19. Pass89,768 miles (+11,472)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,768 miles
    Test number
    288536284053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,296 miles (+12,725)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,296 miles
    Test number
    227945093049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,571 miles (+7,479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    199070912099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass58,092 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,092 miles
    Test number
    289474311089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,662 miles (+7,869)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,662 miles
    Test number
    523292210130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has bulges in inner and outer sidewalls
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has slight bulge in outer sidewall

  24. Pass45,793 miles (+7,413)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,793 miles
    Test number
    330445709126
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside front inner tyre side wall slightly damaged

  25. Pass38,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,380 miles
    Test number
    840632808128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 BVR

Does S30 BVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 BVR expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 BVR?
The MOT on S30 BVR expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 BVR done?
S30 BVR was recorded at 190,677 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 8,985 miles a year.
Has S30 BVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 BVR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S30 BVR 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 S30 BVR find?
S30 BVR passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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