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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

S3 KYBMOT history

S3 KYB is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 19 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,308 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 KYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 KYB was last recorded at 124,308 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,082 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
226 miles
Average per year
7,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,308 miles
  • 2024 – 120,791 miles
  • 2023 – 117,165 miles
  • 2022 – 109,701 miles
  • 2021 – 103,965 miles
  • 2020 – 100,645 miles
  • 2019 – 93,844 miles
  • 2017 – 84,334 miles
  • 2016 – 75,028 miles
  • 2015 – 74,628 miles
  • 2014 – 70,142 miles
  • 2013 – 31,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,308 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,308 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,308 miles
    Test number
    855867727090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,082 miles (+3,291)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,082 miles
    Test number
    240852649093
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass120,791 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,791 miles
    Test number
    252108559164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail120,787 miles (+3,622)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,787 miles
    Test number
    241487799607
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass117,165 miles (+7,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,165 miles
    Test number
    637628343745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass109,701 miles (+5,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,701 miles
    Test number
    280190247290
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass103,965 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,965 miles
    Test number
    263920190507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,964 miles (+3,319)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,964 miles
    Test number
    760469953751
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass100,645 miles (+6,801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,645 miles
    Test number
    905615456276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass93,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,844 miles
    Test number
    861553880235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail93,844 miles (+9,510)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,844 miles
    Test number
    767568695511
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass84,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    609389032961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,334 miles (+9,306)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    724750558940
    • Repaired at testBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass75,028 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,028 miles
    Test number
    675247497706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,628 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,628 miles
    Test number
    229172095409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,142 miles (+38,642)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,142 miles
    Test number
    538810814208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
  17. Pass31,500 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,500 miles
    Test number
    229330713237
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S3 KYB

Does S3 KYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 KYB is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 KYB?
The MOT on S3 KYB is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 KYB done?
S3 KYB was recorded at 124,308 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 7,531 miles a year.
Has S3 KYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 KYB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 KYB 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 KYB find?
S3 KYB passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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