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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

S4 DCRMOT history

S4 DCR is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 14 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 35 MOT tests, with 248,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
248,207 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
35
19 passed · 16 failed
Per year
9,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 DCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 DCR was last recorded at 248,207 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2013: 13,142 miles, lower than 122,652 miles on 11 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
245,019 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,188 miles
Average per year
9,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,207 miles
  • 2025 – 245,019 miles
  • 2024 – 240,514 miles
  • 2023 – 236,489 miles
  • 2021 – 224,439 miles
  • 2020 – 222,235 miles
  • 2019 – 220,363 miles
  • 2018 – 217,634 miles
  • 2017 – 205,245 miles
  • 2016 – 193,421 miles
  • 2015 – 177,145 miles
  • 2013 – 13,142 miles
  • 2012 – 122,652 miles
  • 2011 – 104,900 miles
  • 2010 – 83,948 miles
  • 2008 – 68,667 miles
  • 2007 – 61,887 miles
  • 2006 – 54,294 miles
  • 2005 – 46,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,207 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

35 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,207 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    248,207 miles
    Test number
    225531687845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass245,019 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    245,019 miles
    Test number
    745001779288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail245,017 miles (+4,503)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,017 miles
    Test number
    369697309697
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass240,514 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    240,514 miles
    Test number
    433062055509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail240,512 miles (+4,023)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,512 miles
    Test number
    892787722491
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arem (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass236,489 miles (+12,050)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    236,489 miles
    Test number
    369024752503
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass224,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    224,439 miles
    Test number
    952919293210
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel tank heat sheild loose

  8. Fail224,439 miles (+2,204)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,439 miles
    Test number
    816520686086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel tank heat sheild loose

  9. Pass222,235 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    222,235 miles
    Test number
    110925034687
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail222,235 miles (+1,872)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,235 miles
    Test number
    557108953052
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass220,363 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    220,363 miles
    Test number
    607960326298
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail220,359 miles (+2,725)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,359 miles
    Test number
    826177670288
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass217,634 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    217,634 miles
    Test number
    520712468731
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail217,634 miles (+12,389)1 dangerous4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,634 miles
    Test number
    863554705863
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass205,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    205,245 miles
    Test number
    553434387725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked , no effect on drivers view of the road.

  16. Fail205,245 miles (+3)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,245 miles
    Test number
    943315126424
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator illuminates when position lamps on (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked , no effect on drivers view of the road.

  17. Fail205,242 miles (+11)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,242 miles
    Test number
    895929299181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen cracked, no effect on drivers view of the road

  18. Fail205,231 miles (+11,810)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,231 miles
    Test number
    703863753602
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentral Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen cracked, no effect on drivers view of the road

  19. Pass193,421 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    193,421 miles
    Test number
    333493122097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail193,404 miles (+16,259)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,404 miles
    Test number
    144871339156
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right will not adjust (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass177,145 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    177,145 miles
    Test number
    469489425212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail177,120 miles (+163,978)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,120 miles
    Test number
    788586925262
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAlternator / power steering belt in poor condition

  23. Pass13,142 miles (-109,510)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    13,142 miles
    Test number
    397374533286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  24. Fail122,652 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,652 miles
    Test number
    536155752236
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs ends broken off

  25. Pass122,652 miles (+32)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    122,652 miles
    Test number
    857415052221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs ends broken off

  26. Fail122,620 miles (+17,720)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,620 miles
    Test number
    145867842254
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass104,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    925354631213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail104,900 miles (+20,952)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    116291931221
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass83,948 miles (+15,281)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,948 miles
    Test number
    222298690424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass68,667 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,667 miles
    Test number
    640295078245
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Fail68,667 miles (+6,780)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,667 miles
    Test number
    774505378240
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  32. Pass61,887 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,887 miles
    Test number
    714528067291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail61,879 miles (+7,585)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,879 miles
    Test number
    533747067275
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  34. Pass54,294 miles (+8,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,294 miles
    Test number
    303726856497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  35. Pass46,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    46,290 miles
    Test number
    291406965248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 DCR

Does S4 DCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 DCR is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 DCR?
The MOT on S4 DCR is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 DCR done?
S4 DCR was recorded at 248,207 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 9,878 miles a year.
Has S4 DCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 DCR has failed 16 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 DCR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 DCR find?
S4 DCR passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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