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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

S6 HHJMOT history

S6 HHJ is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 24 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

S6 HHJ grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
177,842 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 HHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 HHJ was last recorded at 177,842 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,837 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,842 miles
  • 2025 – 162,160 miles
  • 2024 – 153,010 miles
  • 2023 – 146,618 miles
  • 2022 – 135,883 miles
  • 2021 – 129,851 miles
  • 2020 – 125,438 miles
  • 2013 – 66,804 miles
  • 2012 – 57,748 miles
  • 2011 – 48,501 miles
  • 2010 – 40,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,842 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,842 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    177,842 miles
    Test number
    168200257638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail177,837 miles (+15,677)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,837 miles
    Test number
    108560049016
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass162,160 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,160 miles
    Test number
    223217658488
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail162,109 miles (+9,099)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,109 miles
    Test number
    844813455695
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass153,010 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,010 miles
    Test number
    737638159203
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail152,942 miles (+6,324)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,942 miles
    Test number
    972479100005
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass146,618 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,618 miles
    Test number
    513974715864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,576 miles (+10,693)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,576 miles
    Test number
    854024847114
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass135,883 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,883 miles
    Test number
    951021239167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,851 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,851 miles
    Test number
    233453148744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,833 miles (+4,395)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,833 miles
    Test number
    730268977223
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass125,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,438 miles
    Test number
    990874947379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass195,852 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    195,852 km
    Test number
    567565833848
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing smooth on inner edges
  14. Fail195,852 km (+22,767)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,852 km
    Test number
    560317599876
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing smooth on inner edges
  15. Pass173,085 km (+8,668)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    173,085 km
    Test number
    765218569566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass164,417 km (+14,309)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    164,417 km
    Test number
    732429977024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass150,108 km (+17,411)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    150,108 km
    Test number
    123871953355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,697 km (+15,902)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    132,697 km
    Test number
    565119848007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,795 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,795 km
    Test number
    278712304387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,804 miles (+9,056)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,804 miles
    Test number
    169309683252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,748 miles (+9,247)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,748 miles
    Test number
    435272592265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,501 miles (+7,552)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    395349861495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,949 miles
    Test number
    543344620238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 HHJ

Does S6 HHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 HHJ is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 HHJ?
The MOT on S6 HHJ is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 HHJ done?
S6 HHJ was recorded at 177,842 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 8,575 miles a year.
Has S6 HHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 HHJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 HHJ 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 S6 HHJ find?
S6 HHJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges.

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