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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

S30 DDLMOT history

S30 DDL is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2021.

S30 DDL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2022
Mileage
135,137 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 DDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 DDL was last recorded at 135,137 miles on 30 Oct 2021, 7,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,151 miles · 19 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
7,986 miles
Average per year
6,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 135,137 miles
  • 2020 – 127,151 miles
  • 2019 – 123,414 miles
  • 2018 – 121,504 miles
  • 2017 – 116,725 miles
  • 2016 – 111,054 miles
  • 2015 – 105,953 miles
  • 2014 – 99,014 miles
  • 2013 – 91,936 miles
  • 2012 – 86,693 miles
  • 2011 – 79,559 miles
  • 2010 – 73,072 miles
  • 2009 – 64,750 miles
  • 2008 – 53,339 miles
  • 2007 – 45,946 miles
  • 2006 – 37,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,137 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes in various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe - suspect right side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/55x16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/55x16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,137 miles (+7,986)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,137 miles
    Test number
    602645774933
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass127,151 miles (+3,737)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,151 miles
    Test number
    278887730785
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass123,414 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,414 miles
    Test number
    598570293868
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes in various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe - suspect right side (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail123,414 miles (+1,910)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,414 miles
    Test number
    961830167618
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes in various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe - suspect right side (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass121,504 miles (+4,779)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,504 miles
    Test number
    479505946838
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases right side pipe / flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. 225/55x16 95W Michelin primacy 3 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just meets MOT requirements

  6. Pass116,725 miles (+5,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,725 miles
    Test number
    739454551863
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLow brake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/55x16

  7. Pass111,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,054 miles
    Test number
    271621581397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases right hand front pipe flexy section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail111,054 miles (+5,101)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,054 miles
    Test number
    957837890253
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases right hand front pipe flexy section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass105,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    508097625262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,953 miles (+6,939)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    536736125235
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass99,014 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,014 miles
    Test number
    319805724265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,836 miles (+6,900)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    909283724277
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass91,936 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,936 miles
    Test number
    139908823247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,935 miles (+5,242)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,935 miles
    Test number
    139267723293
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass86,693 miles (+7,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,693 miles
    Test number
    375546022215
    • 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)

  16. Pass79,559 miles (+6,487)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,559 miles
    Test number
    419516611259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,072 miles (+8,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,072 miles
    Test number
    663281730233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,750 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    674659229264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail64,748 miles (+11,409)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,748 miles
    Test number
    360665429492
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass53,339 miles (+7,393)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,339 miles
    Test number
    261304208291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,946 miles (+8,692)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    331847627496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,254 miles
    Test number
    290063536280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 DDL

Does S30 DDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 DDL expired on 29 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 DDL?
The MOT on S30 DDL expired on 29 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 DDL done?
S30 DDL was recorded at 135,137 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2021, an average of 6,443 miles a year.
Has S30 DDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 DDL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on S30 DDL 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 DDL find?
S30 DDL passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2021 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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