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BMW 530

Beige · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

S30 TFHMOT history

S30 TFH is a beige diesel BMW 530 first used on 12 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
179,483 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 TFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 TFH was last recorded at 179,483 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,617 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,866 miles
Average per year
7,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,483 miles
  • 2025 – 173,617 miles
  • 2024 – 162,162 miles
  • 2023 – 152,294 miles
  • 2022 – 142,965 miles
  • 2021 – 135,487 miles
  • 2020 – 124,429 miles
  • 2019 – 112,895 miles
  • 2018 – 105,349 miles
  • 2017 – 100,851 miles
  • 2016 – 95,180 miles
  • 2015 – 88,559 miles
  • 2014 – 83,505 miles
  • 2013 – 79,156 miles
  • 2012 – 76,453 miles
  • 2011 – 64,135 miles
  • 2010 – 53,236 miles
  • 2009 – 43,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,483 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dipped beam reflector melted from heat damage

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,483 miles (+5,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    179,483 miles
    Test number
    109132372549
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,617 miles (+11,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    173,617 miles
    Test number
    644108129999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,162 miles (+9,868)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    162,162 miles
    Test number
    699843791217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,294 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    152,294 miles
    Test number
    799998440379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail152,158 miles (+9,193)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,158 miles
    Test number
    757729857382
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass142,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,965 miles
    Test number
    776779131857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,965 miles (+7,478)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,965 miles
    Test number
    802872540464
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass135,487 miles (+11,058)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,487 miles
    Test number
    180289699822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,429 miles (+61)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,429 miles
    Test number
    693230050732
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dipped beam reflector melted from heat damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail124,368 miles (+11,473)1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,368 miles
    Test number
    944297446874
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dipped beam reflector melted from heat damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass112,895 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,895 miles
    Test number
    423892983174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail112,855 miles (+7,506)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,855 miles
    Test number
    452641062570
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass105,349 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,349 miles
    Test number
    123094955486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,851 miles
    Test number
    190292097186
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail100,851 miles (+5,671)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,851 miles
    Test number
    479644269836
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass95,180 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,180 miles
    Test number
    124229085931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,559 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,559 miles
    Test number
    241777113690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,505 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,505 miles
    Test number
    369025764291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,487 miles (+4,331)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,487 miles
    Test number
    377531664244
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

  20. Pass79,156 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    797004753211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,453 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,453 miles
    Test number
    326119462204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,060 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,060 miles
    Test number
    276815492044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,055 miles (+7,920)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,055 miles
    Test number
    608324192049
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass64,135 miles (+10,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,135 miles
    Test number
    229650531454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass53,236 miles (+9,932)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,236 miles
    Test number
    942366880031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,304 miles
    Test number
    891097999023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 TFH

Does S30 TFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 TFH is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 TFH?
The MOT on S30 TFH is valid until 2 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 TFH done?
S30 TFH was recorded at 179,483 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,826 miles a year.
Has S30 TFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 TFH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S30 TFH 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 TFH find?
S30 TFH passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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