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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S52 AVEMOT history

S52 AVE is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 21 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2026
Mileage
102,546 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 AVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 AVE was last recorded at 102,546 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 17,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,754 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
17,792 miles
Average per year
4,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,546 miles
  • 2022 – 84,754 miles
  • 2021 – 67,910 miles
  • 2020 – 67,813 miles
  • 2019 – 66,347 miles
  • 2018 – 64,950 miles
  • 2017 – 63,398 miles
  • 2015 – 60,619 miles
  • 2014 – 55,519 miles
  • 2013 – 53,366 miles
  • 2012 – 47,485 miles
  • 2011 – 43,027 miles
  • 2010 – 37,854 miles
  • 2009 – 33,619 miles
  • 2008 – 30,828 miles
  • 2007 – 26,226 miles
  • 2006 – 18,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,546 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Plastics sheets fitted under

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,546 miles (+17,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    641185520242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass84,754 miles (+16,844)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    139913663182
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,910 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,910 miles
    Test number
    894009489823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass67,813 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,813 miles
    Test number
    597795336107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,347 miles (+1,397)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    613711341928
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass64,950 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,950 miles
    Test number
    355872592309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,398 miles
    Test number
    367753699186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    576631105709
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastics sheets fitted under

  9. FailMileage not read2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    650555442312
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastics sheets fitted under

  10. Fail60,619 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,619 miles
    Test number
    359515715270
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass60,619 miles (+5,100)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,619 miles
    Test number
    556235515298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass55,519 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,519 miles
    Test number
    306566204253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,366 miles (+5,881)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,366 miles
    Test number
    466418703236
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyre's wearing on the edges

  14. Pass47,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,485 miles
    Test number
    709747182180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,485 miles (+4,458)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,485 miles
    Test number
    459424882154
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass43,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,027 miles
    Test number
    439438381175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,027 miles (+5,173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,027 miles
    Test number
    938428481173
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass37,854 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,854 miles
    Test number
    213169580126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,619 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,619 miles
    Test number
    470049249173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,828 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    412491738296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,226 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,226 miles
    Test number
    214934337253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,149 miles (+7,218)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,149 miles
    Test number
    333522137481
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass18,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,931 miles
    Test number
    943237626280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S52 AVE

Does S52 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S52 AVE expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S52 AVE?
The MOT on S52 AVE expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S52 AVE done?
S52 AVE was recorded at 102,546 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 4,444 miles a year.
Has S52 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 AVE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on S52 AVE 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 S52 AVE find?
S52 AVE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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