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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

S4 XVEMOT history

S4 XVE is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 105,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,895 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 XVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 XVE was last recorded at 105,895 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 7,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,256 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,639 miles
Average per year
4,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,895 miles
  • 2025 – 98,256 miles
  • 2024 – 88,099 miles
  • 2023 – 79,842 miles
  • 2022 – 73,119 miles
  • 2021 – 68,442 miles
  • 2020 – 67,960 miles
  • 2019 – 60,408 miles
  • 2018 – 60,089 miles
  • 2016 – 56,796 miles
  • 2015 – 51,940 miles
  • 2014 – 49,303 miles
  • 2013 – 48,003 miles
  • 2012 – 45,522 miles
  • 2011 – 42,400 miles
  • 2010 – 36,874 miles
  • 2009 – 31,786 miles
  • 2007 – 24,904 miles
  • 2006 – 17,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,895 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBody corroded but no sharp edges
  • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses cloudy

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,895 miles (+7,639)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,895 miles
    Test number
    167896361092
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses cloudy

  2. Pass98,256 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,256 miles
    Test number
    364717327181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,242 miles (+10,143)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,242 miles
    Test number
    265806694239
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,099 miles (+36)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,099 miles
    Test number
    859560965715
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield

  5. Fail88,063 miles (+8,221)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,063 miles
    Test number
    516020074012
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield

  6. Pass79,842 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,842 miles
    Test number
    280073572680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,836 miles (+6,717)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,836 miles
    Test number
    514849892134
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL warning light on dash indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,119 miles (+126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    292878278898
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail72,993 miles (+4,551)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,993 miles
    Test number
    526339136303
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass68,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,442 miles
    Test number
    386489398840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail68,442 miles (+482)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,442 miles
    Test number
    697452028931
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass67,960 miles (+7,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    861612624338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass60,408 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    101624737423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass60,089 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,089 miles
    Test number
    447672387383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,065 miles (+3,269)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,065 miles
    Test number
    817031384261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass56,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,796 miles
    Test number
    233959896873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,796 miles (+4,856)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,796 miles
    Test number
    737060232329
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass51,940 miles (+2,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    547176781585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass49,303 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,303 miles
    Test number
    925112454207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge

  20. Fail49,303 miles (+1,300)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,303 miles
    Test number
    969401854295
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge

  21. Pass48,003 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,003 miles
    Test number
    167468743275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail48,003 miles (+2,481)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,003 miles
    Test number
    346718743265
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass45,522 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    426471552219
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail45,522 miles (+3,122)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    359698742490
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass42,400 miles (+5,526)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,400 miles
    Test number
    565429941269
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake warning light on

  26. Pass36,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,874 miles
    Test number
    852793310093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail36,874 miles (+5,088)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,874 miles
    Test number
    124501710461
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass31,786 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,786 miles
    Test number
    170399409471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail31,786 miles (+6,882)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,786 miles
    Test number
    154918909099
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass24,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,904 miles
    Test number
    904882597228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail24,904 miles (+7,047)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,904 miles
    Test number
    524738487217
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass17,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,857 miles
    Test number
    363928666283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 XVE

Does S4 XVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 XVE is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 XVE?
The MOT on S4 XVE is valid until 10 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 XVE done?
S4 XVE was recorded at 105,895 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,525 miles a year.
Has S4 XVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 XVE has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 XVE 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 S4 XVE find?
S4 XVE passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 5 more.

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