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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S30 DRLMOT history

S30 DRL is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 221,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

S30 DRL grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
221,250 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 DRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 DRL was last recorded at 221,250 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2009: 15,560 miles, lower than 28,600 miles on 23 Jun 2008.

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
221,054 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
10,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,250 miles
  • 2025 – 221,054 miles
  • 2023 – 201,757 miles
  • 2022 – 195,984 miles
  • 2021 – 190,983 miles
  • 2020 – 180,758 miles
  • 2019 – 151,523 miles
  • 2018 – 127,254 miles
  • 2017 – 120,654 miles
  • 2016 – 100,062 miles
  • 2014 – 72,007 miles
  • 2013 – 64,386 miles
  • 2012 – 56,624 miles
  • 2011 – 49,520 miles
  • 2010 – 43,235 miles
  • 2009 – 15,560 miles
  • 2008 – 28,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,250 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,250 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    221,250 miles
    Test number
    199783972203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass221,054 miles (+10,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    221,054 miles
    Test number
    926973226109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail211,054 miles (+9,297)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,054 miles
    Test number
    766683898434
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass201,757 miles (+5,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    201,757 miles
    Test number
    131281128991
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass195,984 miles (+5,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    195,984 miles
    Test number
    293267065369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass190,983 miles (+10,225)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    190,983 miles
    Test number
    811294617331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass180,758 miles (+29,235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    180,758 miles
    Test number
    993449314871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass151,523 miles (+24,269)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,523 miles
    Test number
    936364217986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,254 miles
    Test number
    591031053241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail127,254 miles (+6,600)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,254 miles
    Test number
    677433945279
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass120,654 miles (+20,592)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,654 miles
    Test number
    768790807545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold leaking exhaust gasses

  12. Pass100,062 miles (+7,417)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,062 miles
    Test number
    275205750913
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold leaking gasses

  13. Fail92,645 miles (+20,638)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,645 miles
    Test number
    954058877045
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

  14. Pass72,007 miles (+674)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,007 miles
    Test number
    496766084222
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSmall stone chips on windscreen

  15. Pass71,333 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,333 miles
    Test number
    127459044215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,386 miles
    Test number
    308883353218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,386 miles (+7,762)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,386 miles
    Test number
    546023053259
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass56,624 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,624 miles
    Test number
    676719442293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,520 miles (+6,285)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,520 miles
    Test number
    389877851453
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteO/s/r tryre on 3mm

  20. Pass43,235 miles (+27,675)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,235 miles
    Test number
    642693020295
    • NoteAir bag warning light stays on.
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre tread not to cords.
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
    • NoteRear brake pads low.

  21. Pass15,560 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    15,560 miles
    Test number
    393605399186
    • NoteAir bag light on

  22. Fail15,560 miles (-13,040)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,560 miles
    Test number
    284305999405
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Fail28,600 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,600 miles
    Test number
    203525578463
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass28,600 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,600 miles
    Test number
    731215278101
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about S30 DRL

Does S30 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 DRL is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 DRL?
The MOT on S30 DRL is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 DRL done?
S30 DRL was recorded at 221,250 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 10,914 miles a year.
Has S30 DRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 DRL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 DRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 DRL find?
S30 DRL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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