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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

S30 DSOMOT history

S30 DSO is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 13 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
197,153 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 DSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 DSO was last recorded at 197,153 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 7,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,218 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,935 miles
Average per year
7,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,153 miles
  • 2025 – 189,218 miles
  • 2024 – 180,209 miles
  • 2022 – 173,840 miles
  • 2021 – 160,434 miles
  • 2020 – 152,362 miles
  • 2019 – 145,181 miles
  • 2018 – 138,886 miles
  • 2017 – 137,947 miles
  • 2016 – 131,666 miles
  • 2015 – 124,709 miles
  • 2013 – 107,871 miles
  • 2012 – 99,357 miles
  • 2011 – 89,568 miles
  • 2010 – 82,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,153 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 wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,153 miles (+7,935)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    197,153 miles
    Test number
    5958209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,218 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    189,218 miles
    Test number
    210414315186
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi starting to pull apart (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail189,218 miles (+9,009)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,218 miles
    Test number
    675999789579
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi starting to pull apart (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass180,209 miles (+6,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    180,209 miles
    Test number
    587278721245
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass173,840 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    173,840 miles
    Test number
    501255013877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

  6. Fail173,839 miles (+13,405)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,839 miles
    Test number
    242678627121
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

  7. Pass160,434 miles (+8,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    160,434 miles
    Test number
    186581986415
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,362 miles (+7,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    152,362 miles
    Test number
    795349510128
    • 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))

  9. Pass145,181 miles (+6,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,181 miles
    Test number
    107803804780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass138,886 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,886 miles
    Test number
    472325896815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,883 miles (+936)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,883 miles
    Test number
    863146563743
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass137,947 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,947 miles
    Test number
    224479291655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail137,944 miles (+6,278)2 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,944 miles
    Test number
    134882654654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass131,666 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,666 miles
    Test number
    532472037201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    124,709 miles
    Test number
    490799005795
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. PassMileage not read3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    695440494210
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side front tyre starting to crack and off side reartyre uneaven wear

  17. Pass107,871 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,871 miles
    Test number
    836154793297
    • NoteAll tyreslow on outer edges

  18. Fail107,871 miles (+8,514)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,871 miles
    Test number
    165684193243
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll tyreslow on outer edges

  19. Pass99,357 miles (+9,789)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    99,357 miles
    Test number
    318219582436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

  20. Pass89,568 miles (+7,371)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,568 miles
    Test number
    777303591211
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChassis covers fitted
    • NoteEngine under cover fitted
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteTop engine cover fitted

  21. Pass82,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,197 miles
    Test number
    661575190255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,195 miles (+3,730)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,195 miles
    Test number
    282005090264
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre inside edge sidewall cut rim protector damaged

  23. Pass78,465 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    821465370035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOff side rear sill cover loose

  24. Fail78,165 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,165 miles
    Test number
    800795470006
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOff side rear sill cover loose

Questions about S30 DSO

Does S30 DSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 DSO is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 DSO?
The MOT on S30 DSO is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 DSO done?
S30 DSO was recorded at 197,153 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 7,198 miles a year.
Has S30 DSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 DSO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 DSO 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 DSO find?
S30 DSO passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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