
BMW 530
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc
S3 KALMOT history
S3 KAL is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 250,524 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 250,524 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,157 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 KAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 KAL was last recorded at 250,524 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 250,518 miles · 23 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 7,157 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 250,524 miles
- 2025 – 250,317 miles
- 2024 – 247,804 miles
- 2023 – 246,729 miles
- 2022 – 244,458 miles
- 2021 – 242,904 miles
- 2020 – 241,258 miles
- 2019 – 239,149 miles
- 2018 – 236,687 miles
- 2017 – 234,245 miles
- 2015 – 228,995 miles
- 2014 – 220,998 miles
- 2013 – 210,212 miles
- 2012 – 197,992 miles
- 2011 – 186,596 miles
- 2010 – 174,817 miles
- 2009 – 160,379 miles
- 2008 – 145,963 miles
- 2007 – 130,047 miles
- 2006 – 114,140 miles
- 2005 – 100,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear parking brake performance only just met requirements (16%)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
General underbody corrosion.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
32 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass250,524 miles (+6)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 250,524 miles
- Test number
- 359119911445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear parking brake performance only just met requirements (16%)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside components
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Fail250,518 miles (+201)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,518 miles
- Test number
- 256159461984
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear parking brake performance only just met requirements (16%)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside components
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass250,317 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 250,317 miles
- Test number
- 807218674504
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail250,314 miles (+2,510)2 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,314 miles
- Test number
- 753510141944
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass247,804 miles (+1,075)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 247,804 miles
- Test number
- 948717207913
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass246,729 miles (+10)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 246,729 miles
- Test number
- 752924023882
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides. (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Fail246,719 miles (+2,261)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,719 miles
- Test number
- 979807583989
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides. (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Pass244,458 miles (+12)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 244,458 miles
- Test number
- 482380528264
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Fail244,446 miles (+1,542)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,446 miles
- Test number
- 499657466680
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Pass242,904 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 242,904 miles
- Test number
- 842069640296
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroded.
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Fail242,896 miles (+1,638)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,896 miles
- Test number
- 503322613180
- MajorFuel pipe leaking Fuel filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front lower front arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroded.
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Pass241,258 miles (+2,109)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 241,258 miles
- Test number
- 799758965874
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass239,149 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 239,149 miles
- Test number
- 208604337863
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHead light pattern poor
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear indicators fading
Fail239,138 miles (+2,451)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,138 miles
- Test number
- 695066829265
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHead light pattern poor
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear indicators fading
Pass236,687 miles (+2,442)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 236,687 miles
- Test number
- 332661197079
- AdvisoryB rake discs all round corroded and warn
Pass234,245 miles (+5,250)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 234,245 miles
- Test number
- 508375835787
- 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)
- AdvisorySteering rack has play in centre bushes to safe limit
Pass228,995 miles (+255)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 228,995 miles
- Test number
- 166867621526
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront to rear metal fuel pipes corroded
Fail228,740 miles (+7,742)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,740 miles
- Test number
- 719676404705
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront to rear metal fuel pipes corroded
Pass220,998 miles (+266)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 220,998 miles
- Test number
- 428266334376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail220,732 miles (+10,520)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,732 miles
- Test number
- 337968924371
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass210,212 miles (+220)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 210,212 miles
- Test number
- 345036723302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail209,992 miles (+12,000)1 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,992 miles
- Test number
- 455315913349
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass197,992 miles (+11,396)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 197,992 miles
- Test number
- 325646392484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,596 miles (+11,779)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 186,596 miles
- Test number
- 495860301394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,817 miles (+14,438)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 174,817 miles
- Test number
- 530882610315
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NotePower steering rack worn to safe limit
Pass160,379 miles (+88)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 160,379 miles
- Test number
- 800480029333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,291 miles (+14,328)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,291 miles
- Test number
- 740406519332
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass145,963 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 145,963 miles
- Test number
- 491593518353
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Fail145,963 miles (+15,916)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,963 miles
- Test number
- 732792018397
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Pass130,047 miles (+15,907)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 130,047 miles
- Test number
- 641290817332
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNumberplates slightly laminated figures
Pass114,140 miles (+13,972)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 114,140 miles
- Test number
- 453409616444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 100,168 miles
- Test number
- 641687475277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 KAL
- Does S3 KAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 KAL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 KAL?
- The MOT on S3 KAL is valid until 6 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 KAL done?
- S3 KAL was recorded at 250,524 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 7,157 miles a year.
- Has S3 KAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 KAL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S3 KAL 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 KAL find?
- S3 KAL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 4 more.
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