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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

S44 DFWMOT history

S44 DFW is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 123,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,145 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 DFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 DFW was last recorded at 123,145 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 4,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,138 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,007 miles
Average per year
5,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,145 miles
  • 2025 – 119,138 miles
  • 2024 – 114,445 miles
  • 2023 – 110,173 miles
  • 2022 – 103,189 miles
  • 2021 – 95,264 miles
  • 2020 – 89,819 miles
  • 2019 – 85,137 miles
  • 2018 – 77,579 miles
  • 2017 – 72,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,145 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear diff bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,145 miles (+4,007)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,145 miles
    Test number
    785147636225
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,138 miles (+4,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,138 miles
    Test number
    911648914702
    • AdvisoryAll diff bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass114,445 miles (+4,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    748774014347
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff front bushes worn

  4. Pass110,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,173 miles
    Test number
    588838796514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,173 miles (+6,984)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,173 miles
    Test number
    608568175804
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass103,189 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,189 miles
    Test number
    266028671288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff bush worn

  7. Fail103,189 miles (+7,925)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,189 miles
    Test number
    759937066796
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff bush worn

  8. Pass95,264 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    696529757453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,819 miles (+4,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,819 miles
    Test number
    123626138286
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  10. Pass85,137 miles (+7,558)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,137 miles
    Test number
    932361545602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,579 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,579 miles
    Test number
    948136099267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,760 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,760 miles
    Test number
    663670048916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    180779284187
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S44 DFW

Does S44 DFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 DFW is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 DFW?
The MOT on S44 DFW is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 DFW done?
S44 DFW was recorded at 123,145 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,784 miles a year.
Has S44 DFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 DFW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S44 DFW 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 S44 DFW find?
S44 DFW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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