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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

S40 ATAMOT history

S40 ATA is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 151,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
151,549 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ATA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 ATA was last recorded at 151,549 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,011 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,538 miles
Average per year
6,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,549 miles
  • 2025 – 150,011 miles
  • 2024 – 146,222 miles
  • 2023 – 143,680 miles
  • 2022 – 140,304 miles
  • 2021 – 137,647 miles
  • 2020 – 135,300 miles
  • 2019 – 130,191 miles
  • 2017 – 127,004 miles
  • 2016 – 119,165 miles
  • 2015 – 108,764 miles
  • 2014 – 97,705 miles
  • 2013 – 78,213 miles
  • 2012 – 58,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,549 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,549 miles (+1,538)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    151,549 miles
    Test number
    765439381749
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,011 miles (+3,789)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,011 miles
    Test number
    975668874549
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,222 miles (+2,542)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,222 miles
    Test number
    739905144390
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass143,680 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,680 miles
    Test number
    945564728981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,592 miles (+3,288)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,592 miles
    Test number
    190659858427
    • 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass140,304 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,304 miles
    Test number
    633213963413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,647 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    137,647 miles
    Test number
    487636163590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,300 miles (+5,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    135,300 miles
    Test number
    269234183048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass130,191 miles (+3,187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,191 miles
    Test number
    513965910337
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Bolt Loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass127,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,004 miles
    Test number
    768345858967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,004 miles (+7,839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,004 miles
    Test number
    865718140536
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass119,165 miles (+10,401)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,165 miles
    Test number
    271391025518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,764 miles (+11,059)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,764 miles
    Test number
    749239315218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,705 miles (+19,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,705 miles
    Test number
    697080344201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,213 miles (+20,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,213 miles
    Test number
    698325563144
    • 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)

  16. Pass58,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,125 miles
    Test number
    475794482053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 ATA

Does S40 ATA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 ATA is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 ATA?
The MOT on S40 ATA is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 ATA done?
S40 ATA was recorded at 151,549 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 6,458 miles a year.
Has S40 ATA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ATA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 ATA 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 S40 ATA find?
S40 ATA passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; oil leak, but not excessive.

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