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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

S30 WGNMOT history

S30 WGN is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 21 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,605 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 WGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 WGN was last recorded at 142,605 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 13,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,498 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,107 miles
Average per year
5,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,605 miles
  • 2024 – 129,498 miles
  • 2023 – 120,930 miles
  • 2022 – 117,297 miles
  • 2021 – 113,512 miles
  • 2020 – 109,728 miles
  • 2019 – 106,261 miles
  • 2018 – 102,230 miles
  • 2017 – 98,670 miles
  • 2016 – 93,792 miles
  • 2015 – 89,173 miles
  • 2014 – 83,746 miles
  • 2013 – 78,130 miles
  • 2012 – 72,451 miles
  • 2011 – 25,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,605 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,605 miles (+13,107)4 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,605 miles
    Test number
    803035129601
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,498 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,498 miles
    Test number
    331407363659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,930 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,930 miles
    Test number
    654504457460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,928 miles (+3,631)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,928 miles
    Test number
    588820993695
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has long travel

  5. Pass117,297 miles (+3,785)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,297 miles
    Test number
    579463984902
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,512 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,512 miles
    Test number
    177862438330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,728 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,728 miles
    Test number
    903697524467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,261 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,261 miles
    Test number
    256054443331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,230 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,230 miles
    Test number
    874658385301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,670 miles (+4,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,670 miles
    Test number
    421279093883
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass93,792 miles (+4,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,792 miles
    Test number
    195101593488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass89,173 miles (+5,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,173 miles
    Test number
    517822324512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass83,746 miles (+5,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,746 miles
    Test number
    956128714250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass78,130 miles (+5,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,130 miles
    Test number
    597840323201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,451 miles (+47,320)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,451 miles
    Test number
    377550522264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,131 miles
    Test number
    179903381290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,498 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,498 miles
    Test number
    107853781293
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S30 WGN

Does S30 WGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 WGN is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S30 WGN?
The MOT on S30 WGN is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 WGN done?
S30 WGN was recorded at 142,605 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,944 miles a year.
Has S30 WGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 WGN has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S30 WGN 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 WGN find?
S30 WGN passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 13 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 14 more.

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