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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

S30 SGHMOT history

S30 SGH is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 5 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 182,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

S30 SGH grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
182,351 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 SGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 SGH was last recorded at 182,351 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 8,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,238 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,113 miles
Average per year
8,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,351 miles
  • 2025 – 174,238 miles
  • 2024 – 170,811 miles
  • 2023 – 166,680 miles
  • 2022 – 159,770 miles
  • 2021 – 152,211 miles
  • 2020 – 145,953 miles
  • 2019 – 140,484 miles
  • 2018 – 135,725 miles
  • 2017 – 129,306 miles
  • 2016 – 121,191 miles
  • 2015 – 112,528 miles
  • 2014 – 99,619 miles
  • 2013 – 87,755 miles
  • 2012 – 73,826 miles
  • 2011 – 61,674 miles
  • 2010 – 48,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,351 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Electrical wiring insecure engine harness (4.11 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,351 miles (+8,113)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    182,351 miles
    Test number
    840785267782
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Electrical wiring insecure engine harness (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,238 miles (+3,427)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,238 miles
    Test number
    656854055374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass170,811 miles (+4,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    170,811 miles
    Test number
    529633762447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,680 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    166,680 miles
    Test number
    649449650676
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail166,673 miles (+6,903)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,673 miles
    Test number
    951340527525
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,770 miles (+7,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,770 miles
    Test number
    797279878187
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,211 miles (+6,258)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,211 miles
    Test number
    355270241395
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,953 miles (+5,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,953 miles
    Test number
    286705087498
    • AdvisoryRun flats on the front/ non- run flats on the rear
    • AdvisoryHandbrake needs adjusting slightly

  9. Pass140,484 miles (+4,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,484 miles
    Test number
    947220602864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  10. Pass135,725 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,725 miles
    Test number
    262275113234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,306 miles (+8,115)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,306 miles
    Test number
    278991699598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,191 miles (+8,663)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,191 miles
    Test number
    546874139029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,528 miles
    Test number
    633869658514
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail112,528 miles (+12,909)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,528 miles
    Test number
    178787474812
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass99,619 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,619 miles
    Test number
    946626044250
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail99,619 miles (+11,864)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,619 miles
    Test number
    399006944442
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass87,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,755 miles
    Test number
    897335143298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,755 miles (+13,929)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,755 miles
    Test number
    849995543293
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass73,826 miles (+12,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,826 miles
    Test number
    308933642220
    • NoteNSF Tyre has a Minor cut

  20. Pass61,674 miles (+12,971)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,674 miles
    Test number
    817681251278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    324215640463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S30 SGH

Does S30 SGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 SGH is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 SGH?
The MOT on S30 SGH is valid until 29 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 SGH done?
S30 SGH was recorded at 182,351 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 8,326 miles a year.
Has S30 SGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 SGH has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S30 SGH 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 SGH find?
S30 SGH passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective misting; offside electrical wiring insecure engine harness; offside headlamp lens slightly defective misting, and 8 more.

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