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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S30 FMGMOT history

S30 FMG is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
118,501 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 FMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 FMG was last recorded at 118,501 miles on 30 May 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,493 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,501 miles
  • 2024 – 113,007 miles
  • 2023 – 106,393 miles
  • 2022 – 103,316 miles
  • 2021 – 100,191 miles
  • 2020 – 98,490 miles
  • 2019 – 92,460 miles
  • 2018 – 92,441 miles
  • 2016 – 86,582 miles
  • 2015 – 81,558 miles
  • 2014 – 76,540 miles
  • 2013 – 70,179 miles
  • 2012 – 64,377 miles
  • 2011 – 55,511 miles
  • 2010 – 45,944 miles
  • 2009 – 38,760 miles
  • 2008 – 26,447 miles
  • 2007 – 15,849 miles
  • 2006 – 12,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine management lamp indicates a fault

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine fault light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sealant applied to front exhaust joint(corroded)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,501 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,501 miles
    Test number
    324982892915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail118,493 miles (+5,486)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,493 miles
    Test number
    177920261140
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass113,007 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,007 miles
    Test number
    566697648069
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,999 miles (+6,606)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,999 miles
    Test number
    417457282057
    • 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))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,393 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,393 miles
    Test number
    921062562041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine fault light on
    • AdvisorySealant applied to front exhaust joint(corroded)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Fail106,393 miles (+10)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,393 miles
    Test number
    796701127912
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading arm, leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm, leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine fault light on
    • AdvisorySealant applied to front exhaust joint(corroded)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Fail106,383 miles (+3,067)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,383 miles
    Test number
    283220709281
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear brake pipes (by fuel tamk) (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear brake pipes (by fuel tank) (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trackcontroll arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trackcontrol arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  8. Pass103,316 miles (+121)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,316 miles
    Test number
    785842870685
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail103,195 miles (+3,004)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,195 miles
    Test number
    177701524994
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle been lowered

  10. Pass100,191 miles (+1,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,191 miles
    Test number
    656712436172
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,490 miles (+6,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,490 miles
    Test number
    711113155719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass92,460 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,460 miles
    Test number
    701357955136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,441 miles (+1,158)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,441 miles
    Test number
    407368109918
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  14. Pass91,283 miles (+4,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,283 miles
    Test number
    832855213816
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass86,582 miles (+5,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,582 miles
    Test number
    719505256042
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and rear diff.
    • AdvisorySlight movement in rear anti roll bar links.
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear suspension arm bushes.

  16. Pass81,558 miles (+5,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,558 miles
    Test number
    239865189416
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc's worn.
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil seal leaking oil badly.

  17. Pass76,540 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,540 miles
    Test number
    897126344213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,179 miles
    Test number
    455494633247
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail70,179 miles (+5,802)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,179 miles
    Test number
    279934433288
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass64,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    376272742493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,367 miles (+8,856)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,367 miles
    Test number
    767772542283
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass55,511 miles (+9,567)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,511 miles
    Test number
    607037131235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,944 miles (+7,184)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,944 miles
    Test number
    811078530236
    • NoteN/S/R Brake disc wearing thin
    • NoteO/S/R Brake disc wearing thin

  24. Pass38,760 miles (+12,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    620997239285
    • 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)

  25. Fail26,447 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,447 miles
    Test number
    522014818243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  26. Pass26,447 miles (+10,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,447 miles
    Test number
    571004518243
    • 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)

  27. Pass15,849 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,849 miles
    Test number
    513009127233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,242 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,242 miles
    Test number
    130551647163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass12,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,867 miles
    Test number
    231154246248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 FMG

Does S30 FMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 FMG expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 FMG?
The MOT on S30 FMG expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 FMG done?
S30 FMG was recorded at 118,501 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 5,636 miles a year.
Has S30 FMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 FMG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 FMG 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 FMG find?
S30 FMG passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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