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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

S3 GGUMOT history

S3 GGU is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 195,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
195,538 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 GGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 GGU was last recorded at 195,538 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 11,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2020: 143,469 miles, lower than 145,468 miles on 28 Jul 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,774 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,764 miles
Average per year
8,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,538 miles
  • 2025 – 183,774 miles
  • 2024 – 173,705 miles
  • 2023 – 164,058 miles
  • 2022 – 156,283 miles
  • 2021 – 149,519 miles
  • 2020 – 143,469 miles
  • 2019 – 135,890 miles
  • 2018 – 128,039 miles
  • 2017 – 120,151 miles
  • 2016 – 110,814 miles
  • 2015 – 99,178 miles
  • 2014 – 89,449 miles
  • 2013 – 80,424 miles
  • 2012 – 72,027 miles
  • 2011 – 63,555 miles
  • 2010 – 53,984 miles
  • 2009 – 46,034 miles
  • 2008 – 39,082 miles
  • 2007 – 31,555 miles
  • 2006 – 25,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,538 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,538 miles (+11,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    195,538 miles
    Test number
    480020652988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,774 miles (+10,069)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    183,774 miles
    Test number
    959596799075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,705 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    173,705 miles
    Test number
    914518421704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail173,703 miles (+9,645)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,703 miles
    Test number
    955999386793
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass164,058 miles (+7,775)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    164,058 miles
    Test number
    248206997335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass156,283 miles (+6,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,283 miles
    Test number
    775159701932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass149,519 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,519 miles
    Test number
    753752234198
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail149,518 miles (+6,049)2 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,518 miles
    Test number
    361104021620
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass143,469 miles (-1,999)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,469 miles
    Test number
    369763855150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail145,468 miles (+9,578)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,468 miles
    Test number
    273024259453
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass135,890 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    135,890 miles
    Test number
    916319605569
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail135,890 miles (+7,851)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,890 miles
    Test number
    580112790247
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass128,039 miles (+7,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,039 miles
    Test number
    426994843520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished wearing egdes cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass120,151 miles (+9,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,151 miles
    Test number
    498221447267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass110,814 miles (+11,636)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,814 miles
    Test number
    838978781825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake at 16% (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass99,178 miles (+9,729)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,178 miles
    Test number
    577455985032
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass89,449 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,449 miles
    Test number
    806688794093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail89,446 miles (+9,022)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,446 miles
    Test number
    167867894466
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass80,424 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    125215583060
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail80,424 miles (+8,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    768805283078
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass72,027 miles (+8,472)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,027 miles
    Test number
    265803502456
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,555 miles (+9,571)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,555 miles
    Test number
    895552201144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,984 miles (+7,950)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,984 miles
    Test number
    121878880083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,034 miles
    Test number
    292757399043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,034 miles (+6,952)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,034 miles
    Test number
    880956899064
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass39,082 miles (+7,527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    493362308176
    • NoteSlight noise on o/s/r wheel

  27. Pass31,555 miles (+6,406)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,555 miles
    Test number
    873553307166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,149 miles
    Test number
    634098506137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 GGU

Does S3 GGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 GGU is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 GGU?
The MOT on S3 GGU is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 GGU done?
S3 GGU was recorded at 195,538 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 8,548 miles a year.
Has S3 GGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 GGU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 GGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 GGU find?
S3 GGU passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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