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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

S30 RLHMOT history

S30 RLH is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

S30 RLH green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
123,317 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 RLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 RLH was last recorded at 123,317 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 5,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2014: 61,976 miles, lower than 69,174 miles on 19 Aug 2014.

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
118,215 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,102 miles
Average per year
5,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,317 miles
  • 2025 – 118,215 miles
  • 2024 – 112,602 miles
  • 2023 – 106,736 miles
  • 2022 – 102,611 miles
  • 2021 – 98,906 miles
  • 2020 – 96,087 miles
  • 2019 – 92,473 miles
  • 2018 – 88,696 miles
  • 2017 – 84,840 miles
  • 2016 – 81,168 miles
  • 2015 – 77,153 miles
  • 2014 – 69,178 miles
  • 2013 – 59,752 miles
  • 2012 – 50,336 miles
  • 2011 – 47,687 miles
  • 2010 – 38,090 miles
  • 2009 – 26,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,317 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Advise offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,317 miles (+5,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    123,317 miles
    Test number
    592791794131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,215 miles (+5,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,215 miles
    Test number
    702903474541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,602 miles (+5,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,602 miles
    Test number
    538811995548
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight oil leak at gearbox

  4. Pass106,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,736 miles
    Test number
    858357094104
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner tread

  5. Fail106,736 miles (+4,125)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,736 miles
    Test number
    635495539595
    • MajorOffside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner tread

  6. Pass102,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,611 miles
    Test number
    433351456181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,611 miles (+3,705)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,611 miles
    Test number
    241907236712
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass98,906 miles (+2,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,906 miles
    Test number
    162158491625
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres cracked on tread

  9. Pass96,087 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,087 miles
    Test number
    725235806800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    928079234451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,473 miles (+3,777)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    766387864874
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass88,696 miles (+3,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,696 miles
    Test number
    691208712327
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside and nearside front brake pipes pitted and corroded

  13. Pass84,840 miles (+3,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,840 miles
    Test number
    110267362059
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

  14. Pass81,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,168 miles
    Test number
    401273583812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,168 miles (+4,015)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,168 miles
    Test number
    223480871146
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer wall damaged

  16. Pass77,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    916992433503
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front brake pipe corroded

  17. Fail77,153 miles (+7,975)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    377032426664
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front brake pipe corroded

  18. Pass69,178 miles (+7,202)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,178 miles
    Test number
    456754734274
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail61,976 miles (-7,198)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,976 miles
    Test number
    367262934404
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail69,174 miles (+9,422)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,174 miles
    Test number
    336601234239
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass59,752 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,752 miles
    Test number
    648092043271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail59,750 miles (+9,414)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    129292243237
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass50,336 miles (+2,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    439704062287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass47,687 miles (+9,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,687 miles
    Test number
    256060881208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass38,090 miles (+11,598)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,090 miles
    Test number
    150198060264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges also they are starting to crack.

  26. Pass26,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,492 miles
    Test number
    172444359203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,492 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,492 miles
    Test number
    694154459292
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S30 RLH

Does S30 RLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 RLH is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 RLH?
The MOT on S30 RLH is valid until 3 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 RLH done?
S30 RLH was recorded at 123,317 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,709 miles a year.
Has S30 RLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 RLH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S30 RLH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 RLH find?
S30 RLH passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from transmission.

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