BMW 530
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc
S3 YAEMOT history
S3 YAE is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 264,295 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 264,295 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 10,960 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 YAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 YAE was last recorded at 264,295 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 264,295 miles · 10 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,960 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 264,295 miles
- 2022 – 261,797 miles
- 2021 – 241,535 miles
- 2020 – 233,068 miles
- 2019 – 224,767 miles
- 2018 – 214,792 miles
- 2017 – 204,996 miles
- 2016 – 191,079 miles
- 2015 – 174,066 miles
- 2014 – 169,891 miles
- 2013 – 167,216 miles
- 2012 – 16,587 miles
- 2011 – 158,987 miles
- 2010 – 143,690 miles
- 2009 – 121,736 miles
- 2008 – 103,545 miles
- 2006 – 80,783 miles
- 2005 – 65,478 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass264,295 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass264,295 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 264,295 miles
- Test number
- 944650100612
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail264,295 miles (+2,498)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,295 miles
- Test number
- 324653642755
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass261,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 261,797 miles
- Test number
- 917269016832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail261,797 miles (+20,262)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,797 miles
- Test number
- 937813789463
- MajorFloor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass241,535 miles (+8,467)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 241,535 miles
- Test number
- 934374048718
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass233,068 miles (+8,301)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 233,068 miles
- Test number
- 753298547509
- AdvisoryEML not illuminating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass224,767 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 224,767 miles
- Test number
- 646490365919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail224,754 miles (+9,962)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,754 miles
- Test number
- 272007187501
- MajorCentral Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor pan (corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust burst (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust down pipe burst (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight damage to plastics (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion n/s sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass214,792 miles (+9,796)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 214,792 miles
- Test number
- 701316852308
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass204,996 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 204,996 miles
- Test number
- 969246899244
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail204,996 miles (+13,917)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,996 miles
- Test number
- 963627213906
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass191,079 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 191,079 miles
- Test number
- 589499844655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,074 miles (+17,008)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,074 miles
- Test number
- 197101178795
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass174,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 174,066 miles
- Test number
- 268475275460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,066 miles (+4,175)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,066 miles
- Test number
- 836643675129
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass169,891 miles (+2,675)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2015
- Odometer
- 169,891 miles
- Test number
- 899591724114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,216 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 167,216 miles
- Test number
- 999666313109
- NoteFront exhaust corroded
Fail167,216 miles (+150,629)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,216 miles
- Test number
- 159100113166
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteFront exhaust corroded
Fail16,587 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,587 miles
- Test number
- 545943522184
- Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFront exhaust corroded
Pass165,870 miles (+6,883)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 165,870 miles
- Test number
- 867123022160
- NoteFront exhaust corroded
Pass158,987 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 158,987 miles
- Test number
- 279035611130
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail158,987 miles (+15,297)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,987 miles
- Test number
- 867045811134
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail143,690 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,690 miles
- Test number
- 271885020159
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass143,690 miles (+21,954)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 143,690 miles
- Test number
- 971795320142
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass121,736 miles (+18,191)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 121,736 miles
- Test number
- 673369289027
- NotePlastic covers preventing proper inspection.
Pass103,545 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 103,545 miles
- Test number
- 432160108164
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail103,545 miles (+22,762)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,545 miles
- Test number
- 100084098466
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass80,783 miles (+15,305)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 80,783 miles
- Test number
- 340886626320
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlastic covers on underside of vehicle preventing proper inspection.
Pass65,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 65,478 miles
- Test number
- 400245025372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 YAE
- Does S3 YAE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 YAE expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 YAE?
- The MOT on S3 YAE expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 YAE done?
- S3 YAE was recorded at 264,295 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 10,960 miles a year.
- Has S3 YAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 YAE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S3 YAE 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 YAE find?
- S3 YAE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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