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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S50 ABWMOT history

S50 ABW is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
155,215 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 ABW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 ABW was last recorded at 155,215 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 3,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
151,841 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,374 miles
Average per year
8,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,215 miles
  • 2023 – 151,841 miles
  • 2022 – 144,415 miles
  • 2021 – 139,851 miles
  • 2020 – 133,055 miles
  • 2019 – 122,428 miles
  • 2018 – 107,246 miles
  • 2017 – 94,611 miles
  • 2016 – 80,510 miles
  • 2015 – 72,733 miles
  • 2014 – 67,573 miles
  • 2013 – 60,531 miles
  • 2012 – 55,369 miles
  • 2011 – 47,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,215 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH sides

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,215 miles (+3,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,215 miles
    Test number
    496055123768
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH sides
  2. Pass151,841 miles (+7,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,841 miles
    Test number
    467602955622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass144,415 miles (+4,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,415 miles
    Test number
    110228654456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass139,851 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,851 miles
    Test number
    936053122759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,055 miles (+10,627)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,055 miles
    Test number
    499493294438
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass122,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,428 miles
    Test number
    646166852684
    • AdvisoryFront Both back-plates loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror damaged and visibility slightly reduced
  7. Fail122,428 miles (+15,182)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,428 miles
    Test number
    884113145319
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both back-plates loose
  8. Pass107,246 miles (+12,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,246 miles
    Test number
    404550469629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass94,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,611 miles
    Test number
    957737433444
    • 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)
  10. Fail94,608 miles (+14,098)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,608 miles
    Test number
    280517445730
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  11. Pass80,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    977658451677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,510 miles (+7,777)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    646245880348
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass72,733 miles (+5,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    711517937690
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES 2-3MM 245/40/18 Y
    • AdvisoryREAR PADS AT 3MM
  14. Pass67,573 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    839304574287
    • NoteN/s/f angel eye dull
  15. Fail67,573 miles (+7,042)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    367194074410
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f angel eye dull
  16. Pass60,531 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,531 miles
    Test number
    985725473211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,369 miles (+7,468)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,369 miles
    Test number
    246629662250
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass47,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,901 miles
    Test number
    505746361227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 ABW

Does S50 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 ABW expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 ABW?
The MOT on S50 ABW expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 ABW done?
S50 ABW was recorded at 155,215 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 8,240 miles a year.
Has S50 ABW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 ABW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on S50 ABW 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 ABW find?
S50 ABW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides.

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