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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S30 GTMMOT history

S30 GTM is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 17 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,507 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 GTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 GTM was last recorded at 121,507 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,481 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
7,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,507 miles
  • 2025 – 115,497 miles
  • 2024 – 108,484 miles
  • 2023 – 101,971 miles
  • 2022 – 94,319 miles
  • 2021 – 87,262 miles
  • 2020 – 76,315 miles
  • 2019 – 72,899 miles
  • 2018 – 67,972 miles
  • 2017 – 64,025 miles
  • 2016 – 53,850 miles
  • 2015 – 45,522 miles
  • 2014 – 32,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,507 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,507 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    566952165362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail121,481 miles (+5,984)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,481 miles
    Test number
    375735748540
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass115,497 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,497 miles
    Test number
    603367209448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail115,480 miles (+6,996)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,480 miles
    Test number
    547298466740
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass108,484 miles (+6,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    898170236073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass101,971 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,971 miles
    Test number
    516490664201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,821 miles (+7,502)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,821 miles
    Test number
    512426964342
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/20 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass94,319 miles (+7,057)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,319 miles
    Test number
    743738345316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,262 miles (+10,947)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    661961023640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,315 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,315 miles
    Test number
    401187264201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,311 miles (+3,412)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,311 miles
    Test number
    341895336031
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass72,899 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,899 miles
    Test number
    874274342960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,972 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    757886902653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,025 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    380745497007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,331 miles (+9,481)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,331 miles
    Test number
    516324607367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,850 miles (+8,328)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,850 miles
    Test number
    253835053703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,522 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    459680117805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,509 miles (+12,707)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,509 miles
    Test number
    859305505284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,802 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,802 miles
    Test number
    668329744326
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge

Questions about S30 GTM

Does S30 GTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 GTM is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 GTM?
The MOT on S30 GTM is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 GTM done?
S30 GTM was recorded at 121,507 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,544 miles a year.
Has S30 GTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 GTM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 GTM 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 GTM find?
S30 GTM passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit & worn inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge.

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