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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S50 ABCMOT history

S50 ABC is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 25 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S50 ABC black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,362 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 ABC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 ABC was last recorded at 132,362 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,705 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,657 miles
Average per year
4,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,362 miles
  • 2025 – 128,705 miles
  • 2024 – 125,829 miles
  • 2023 – 122,842 miles
  • 2022 – 118,639 miles
  • 2021 – 113,813 miles
  • 2020 – 110,533 miles
  • 2019 – 104,279 miles
  • 2018 – 98,971 miles
  • 2017 – 93,045 miles
  • 2016 – 85,172 miles
  • 2015 – 77,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,362 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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,362 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,362 miles
    Test number
    545999827813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,705 miles
    Test number
    645629921929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Fail128,705 miles (+2,876)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,705 miles
    Test number
    919801067166
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass125,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,829 miles
    Test number
    667600358023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,829 miles (+2,987)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,829 miles
    Test number
    151216693109
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass122,842 miles (+4,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,842 miles
    Test number
    701589760601
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring testable items
  7. Pass118,639 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,639 miles
    Test number
    437571205541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,813 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,813 miles
    Test number
    117060933457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,533 miles (+6,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,533 miles
    Test number
    226891183095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass104,279 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,279 miles
    Test number
    542604308820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,971 miles (+5,926)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,971 miles
    Test number
    950387954145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,045 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    165165081915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,172 miles
    Test number
    703948036017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,172 miles (+7,257)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,172 miles
    Test number
    242481647187
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass77,915 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,915 miles
    Test number
    985701365187
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail77,915 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,915 miles
    Test number
    635891065197
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S50 ABC

Does S50 ABC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 ABC is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 ABC?
The MOT on S50 ABC 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 S50 ABC done?
S50 ABC was recorded at 132,362 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,809 miles a year.
Has S50 ABC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 ABC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 ABC 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 S50 ABC find?
S50 ABC passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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