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BMW 530

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

S3 BBGMOT history

S3 BBG is a white diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,179 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BBG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BBG was last recorded at 160,179 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 9,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,708 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,471 miles
Average per year
7,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,179 miles
  • 2025 – 150,708 miles
  • 2024 – 141,524 miles
  • 2023 – 126,481 miles
  • 2022 – 119,490 miles
  • 2021 – 113,433 miles
  • 2019 – 108,961 miles
  • 2018 – 100,578 miles
  • 2017 – 90,475 miles
  • 2016 – 83,191 miles
  • 2015 – 76,986 miles
  • 2014 – 66,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,179 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm, bush in arm shock absorber mounts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,179 miles (+9,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,179 miles
    Test number
    429644998333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm, bush in arm shock absorber mounts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass150,708 miles (+9,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,708 miles
    Test number
    255688567879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,524 miles (+5,823)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,524 miles
    Test number
    453010485754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,701 miles (+9,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,701 miles
    Test number
    539198007996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass126,481 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,481 miles
    Test number
    221081944148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail126,480 miles (+6,990)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,480 miles
    Test number
    471541556082
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,490 miles (+6,057)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,490 miles
    Test number
    724138406849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,433 miles
    Test number
    387445540118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,433 miles (+4,472)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,433 miles
    Test number
    924895954502
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass108,961 miles (+8,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,961 miles
    Test number
    346737579317
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs showing wear

  11. Pass100,578 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    427220104909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,470 miles (+7,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,470 miles
    Test number
    983336439954
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass90,475 miles (+7,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,475 miles
    Test number
    198111739033
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested due to the presence of large or heavy item(s)

  14. Pass83,191 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,191 miles
    Test number
    728686779778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,986 miles (+10,380)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,986 miles
    Test number
    947144745072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,606 miles
    Test number
    957750724037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 BBG

Does S3 BBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 BBG is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 BBG?
The MOT on S3 BBG is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 BBG done?
S3 BBG was recorded at 160,179 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 7,347 miles a year.
Has S3 BBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BBG has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 BBG 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 S3 BBG find?
S3 BBG passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm, bush in arm shock absorber mounts through; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm.

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