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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,926 cc

S66 JCJMOT history

S66 JCJ is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 234,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
234,475 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S66 JCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S66 JCJ was last recorded at 234,475 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 15,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,094 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
15,381 miles
Average per year
9,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,475 miles
  • 2025 – 219,094 miles
  • 2024 – 203,550 miles
  • 2023 – 187,842 miles
  • 2022 – 174,854 miles
  • 2021 – 162,697 miles
  • 2020 – 149,593 miles
  • 2018 – 144,082 miles
  • 2017 – 142,220 miles
  • 2016 – 133,887 miles
  • 2015 – 128,374 miles
  • 2014 – 122,423 miles
  • 2013 – 116,411 miles
  • 2012 – 105,676 miles
  • 2011 – 94,479 miles
  • 2010 – 84,292 miles
  • 2009 – 74,110 miles
  • 2008 – 63,483 miles
  • 2007 – 54,574 miles
  • 2006 – 47,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,475 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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,475 miles (+15,381)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    234,475 miles
    Test number
    985686663043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass219,094 miles (+15,544)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    219,094 miles
    Test number
    656136883387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass203,550 miles (+15,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    203,550 miles
    Test number
    414828889134
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,842 miles (+12,988)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    187,842 miles
    Test number
    578636032941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass174,854 miles (+12,157)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    174,854 miles
    Test number
    396621446139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,697 miles (+13,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    162,697 miles
    Test number
    618790598359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass149,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,593 miles
    Test number
    441506376981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,593 miles (+5,511)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,593 miles
    Test number
    704179746632
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass144,082 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,082 miles
    Test number
    352754493529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,056 miles (+1,836)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,056 miles
    Test number
    751042454314
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass142,220 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,220 miles
    Test number
    579851514333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,219 miles (+8,332)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,219 miles
    Test number
    510073850751
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass133,887 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,887 miles
    Test number
    647057953477
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail133,870 miles (+5,496)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,870 miles
    Test number
    964835753239
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass128,374 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,374 miles
    Test number
    615528195082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteH/brake efficiency 16%. req's repair or adjust

  16. Fail128,374 miles (+5,951)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,374 miles
    Test number
    885238195076
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass122,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,423 miles
    Test number
    219018894017
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail122,422 miles (+6,011)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,422 miles
    Test number
    605208594089
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass116,411 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,411 miles
    Test number
    755206003112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail116,410 miles (+10,734)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,410 miles
    Test number
    686450503142
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOne of the two rear light not working on n/s
    • NoteOne of the two rear light not working on o/s

  21. Pass105,676 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,676 miles
    Test number
    895228202125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  22. Fail105,675 miles (+11,196)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,675 miles
    Test number
    495988202195
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  23. Pass94,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    706942101178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,479 miles (+10,187)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    879762401127
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass84,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,292 miles
    Test number
    522312310100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,291 miles (+10,181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,291 miles
    Test number
    790082110170
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass74,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,110 miles
    Test number
    124060819197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,109 miles (+10,626)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,109 miles
    Test number
    542190619188
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass63,483 miles (+8,909)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,483 miles
    Test number
    341284598022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,574 miles (+7,442)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,574 miles
    Test number
    583642107196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass47,132 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,132 miles
    Test number
    613311186039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail47,127 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,127 miles
    Test number
    811429376043
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S66 JCJ

Does S66 JCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S66 JCJ is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S66 JCJ?
The MOT on S66 JCJ is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S66 JCJ done?
S66 JCJ was recorded at 234,475 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 9,226 miles a year.
Has S66 JCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S66 JCJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on S66 JCJ 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 S66 JCJ find?
S66 JCJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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