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BMW 7 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S30 GSWMOT history

S30 GSW is a blue diesel BMW 7 Series first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

S30 GSW blue BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 7 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,686 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 GSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
7 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 GSW was last recorded at 71,686 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 11,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Dec 2022: 42,447 miles, lower than 42,452 miles on 6 May 2022.

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
60,110 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,576 miles
Average per year
4,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,686 miles
  • 2025 – 60,110 miles
  • 2024 – 58,312 miles
  • 2023 – 52,901 miles
  • 2022 – 42,447 miles
  • 2021 – 40,844 miles
  • 2020 – 38,369 miles
  • 2019 – 33,757 miles
  • 2018 – 28,540 miles
  • 2017 – 22,741 miles
  • 2016 – 18,493 miles
  • 2015 – 16,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,686 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre "low" on tread
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,686 miles (+11,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,686 miles
    Test number
    728246542545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre "low" on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass60,110 miles (+1,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,110 miles
    Test number
    111786226615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass58,312 miles (+5,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    866808736468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass52,901 miles (+10,454)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    52,901 miles
    Test number
    193973475727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,447 miles (-5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,447 miles
    Test number
    784828364091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,452 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    42,452 miles
    Test number
    674122347352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,844 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    40,844 miles
    Test number
    772829405547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,369 miles
    Test number
    639051021751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,369 miles (+4,612)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,369 miles
    Test number
    347584605761
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass33,757 miles (+5,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,757 miles
    Test number
    578384102006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass28,540 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,540 miles
    Test number
    143841173637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,741 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    22,741 miles
    Test number
    491396982621
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Nail in tyre
  13. Pass21,686 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,686 miles
    Test number
    432435702158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    18,493 miles
    Test number
    313588845496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,493 miles (+1,052)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,493 miles
    Test number
    628523643878
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass17,441 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,441 miles
    Test number
    122437660074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,170 miles
    Test number
    326395165064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 GSW

Does S30 GSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 GSW is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 GSW?
The MOT on S30 GSW is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 GSW done?
S30 GSW was recorded at 71,686 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,870 miles a year.
Has S30 GSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 GSW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S30 GSW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 GSW find?
S30 GSW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; o/s rear tyre "low" on tread; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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