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BMW 430

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

S50 VAJMOT history

S50 VAJ is a grey diesel BMW 430 first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 84,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,493 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
430
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 VAJ was last recorded at 84,493 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 8,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,186 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,307 miles
Average per year
7,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,493 miles
  • 2024 – 76,186 miles
  • 2023 – 67,114 miles
  • 2022 – 60,010 miles
  • 2021 – 51,972 miles
  • 2020 – 45,175 miles
  • 2019 – 38,058 miles
  • 2018 – 28,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,493 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,493 miles (+8,307)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,493 miles
    Test number
    948124530464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,186 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    76,186 miles
    Test number
    312403098242
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail76,114 miles (+9,000)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,114 miles
    Test number
    124488008850
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass67,114 miles (+7,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,114 miles
    Test number
    862731412523
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass60,010 miles (+8,038)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    165293577674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,972 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,972 miles
    Test number
    684172873279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,047 miles (+3,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,047 miles
    Test number
    548232359672
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in the offside steering rack end inner tie-bar ball joint
  8. Pass45,175 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,175 miles
    Test number
    489044973121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    38,058 miles
    Test number
    818414830441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,058 miles (+9,860)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,058 miles
    Test number
    140328945749
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass28,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,198 miles
    Test number
    255441921067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 VAJ

Does S50 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 VAJ is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S50 VAJ?
The MOT on S50 VAJ is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 VAJ done?
S50 VAJ was recorded at 84,493 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,378 miles a year.
Has S50 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 VAJ has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S50 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
S50 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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