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BMW 518

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S30 STBMOT history

S30 STB is a black diesel BMW 518 first used on 22 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 151,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
151,507 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 STB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
518
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 STB was last recorded at 151,507 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 10,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,917 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,590 miles
Average per year
12,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,507 miles
  • 2025 – 140,917 miles
  • 2024 – 130,252 miles
  • 2023 – 118,153 miles
  • 2022 – 104,151 miles
  • 2021 – 92,860 miles
  • 2020 – 83,539 miles
  • 2019 – 72,245 miles
  • 2018 – 50,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,507 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    151,507 miles
    Test number
    218652389950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Fail151,756 miles (+10,839)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,756 miles
    Test number
    267959211244
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass140,917 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    140,917 miles
    Test number
    330045586433
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall & tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail140,916 miles (+10,664)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,916 miles
    Test number
    258436853163
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall & tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass130,252 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    130,252 miles
    Test number
    946888733237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail130,114 miles (+11,961)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,114 miles
    Test number
    935657361283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass118,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,153 miles
    Test number
    957018219705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,147 miles (+13,996)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,147 miles
    Test number
    481319320670
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  9. Pass104,151 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,151 miles
    Test number
    726186390123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,104 miles (+11,244)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,104 miles
    Test number
    468762749405
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit test limit 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass92,860 miles (+9,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    594693269977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Pass83,539 miles (+11,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,539 miles
    Test number
    319396871326
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear brake pads very low 2-3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass72,245 miles (+21,619)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,245 miles
    Test number
    229163067624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,626 miles
    Test number
    341217846417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 STB

Does S30 STB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 STB is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 STB?
The MOT on S30 STB is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 STB done?
S30 STB was recorded at 151,507 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 12,619 miles a year.
Has S30 STB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 STB has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 STB 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 STB find?
S30 STB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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