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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S3 OAVMOT history

S3 OAV is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 27 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 278,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
278,502 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OAV was last recorded at 278,502 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
274,343 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,159 miles
Average per year
7,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 278,502 miles
  • 2025 – 274,343 miles
  • 2024 – 269,003 miles
  • 2023 – 264,843 miles
  • 2022 – 259,157 miles
  • 2021 – 255,512 miles
  • 2020 – 251,102 miles
  • 2019 – 247,664 miles
  • 2018 – 243,977 miles
  • 2017 – 240,767 miles
  • 2016 – 237,058 miles
  • 2015 – 233,228 miles
  • 2014 – 227,454 miles
  • 2013 – 221,228 miles
  • 2012 – 195,543 miles
  • 2011 – 193,750 miles
  • 2010 – 191,107 miles
  • 2009 – 164,599 miles
  • 2008 – 135,844 miles
  • 2007 – 126,067 miles
  • 2006 – 114,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass278,502 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass278,502 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    278,502 miles
    Test number
    771352724950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass274,343 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    274,343 miles
    Test number
    959694539942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass269,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    269,003 miles
    Test number
    754581886118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail269,003 miles (+4,160)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,003 miles
    Test number
    455815353212
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass264,843 miles (+5,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    264,843 miles
    Test number
    368961448878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass259,157 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    259,157 miles
    Test number
    801533704603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass255,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    255,512 miles
    Test number
    481420181553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail255,512 miles (+4,410)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,512 miles
    Test number
    284857584450
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass251,102 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    251,102 miles
    Test number
    780322637059
    • 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))

  10. Fail251,092 miles (+3,428)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,092 miles
    Test number
    395922116677
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))

  11. Pass247,664 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    247,664 miles
    Test number
    750131217753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass243,977 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    243,977 miles
    Test number
    436967461112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass240,767 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    240,767 miles
    Test number
    377099835355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass237,058 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    237,058 miles
    Test number
    839897463308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass233,228 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    233,228 miles
    Test number
    375810534257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass227,454 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    227,454 miles
    Test number
    426293724210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass221,228 miles (+25,685)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    221,228 miles
    Test number
    186376823291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass195,543 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    195,543 miles
    Test number
    305357622410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass193,750 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    193,750 miles
    Test number
    599604421280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail191,107 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,107 miles
    Test number
    342808320475
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass191,107 miles (+26,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    191,107 miles
    Test number
    880218420261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass164,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    164,599 miles
    Test number
    353199949116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail164,599 miles (+28,755)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,599 miles
    Test number
    494539249162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass135,844 miles (+9,777)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    135,844 miles
    Test number
    684648438078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass126,067 miles (+11,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    126,067 miles
    Test number
    274117897077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass114,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    114,968 miles
    Test number
    890916896088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail114,968 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,968 miles
    Test number
    570026796013
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S3 OAV

Does S3 OAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 OAV is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 OAV?
The MOT on S3 OAV is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 OAV done?
S3 OAV was recorded at 278,502 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 7,984 miles a year.
Has S3 OAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OAV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 OAV 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 OAV find?
S3 OAV passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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