BMW 530
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
S6 SABMOT history
S6 SAB is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 8 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 86,465 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 86,465 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,697 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S6 SAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 8 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S6 SAB was last recorded at 86,465 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,465 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,697 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,465 miles
- 2024 – 84,437 miles
- 2023 – 81,081 miles
- 2022 – 78,126 miles
- 2021 – 75,658 miles
- 2020 – 73,157 miles
- 2019 – 70,981 miles
- 2018 – 67,744 miles
- 2017 – 64,650 miles
- 2016 – 53,240 miles
- 2015 – 49,754 miles
- 2014 – 48,167 miles
- 2013 – 46,162 miles
- 2012 – 43,730 miles
- 2011 – 34,893 miles
- 2010 – 22,050 miles
- 2009 – 16,908 miles
- 2008 – 16,823 miles
- 2007 – 16,613 miles
- 2006 – 16,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,465 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor10 MOTs, 2018–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major7 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear low effort to parking brake
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
32 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,465 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 86,465 miles
- Test number
- 261943556344
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,465 miles (+2,028)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,465 miles
- Test number
- 993211896509
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside - Upper Control Arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,437 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 84,437 miles
- Test number
- 387234724426
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear low effort to parking brake
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met
Fail84,435 miles (+3,354)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,435 miles
- Test number
- 546263329053
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,081 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 81,081 miles
- Test number
- 572616163564
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met
Fail81,061 miles (+2,935)3 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,061 miles
- Test number
- 984606045437
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear low effort to parking brake
Pass78,126 miles (+61)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 78,126 miles
- Test number
- 883642669442
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail78,065 miles (+2,407)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,065 miles
- Test number
- 947798205740
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass75,658 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 75,658 miles
- Test number
- 804056471937
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail75,655 miles (+2,498)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,655 miles
- Test number
- 441626969481
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass73,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 73,157 miles
- Test number
- 428627548721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,157 miles (+2,176)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,157 miles
- Test number
- 137154147410
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,981 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 70,981 miles
- Test number
- 445755415509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,960 miles (+3,216)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,960 miles
- Test number
- 792551438600
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass67,744 miles (+19)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 67,744 miles
- Test number
- 268529815820
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront windscreen washers poor
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail67,725 miles (+3,075)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,725 miles
- Test number
- 423727566675
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront windscreen washers poor
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,650 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 64,650 miles
- Test number
- 161477641137
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail64,649 miles (+11,409)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,649 miles
- Test number
- 833522763209
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass53,240 miles (+720)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 53,240 miles
- Test number
- 887578307278
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight play noted in a pin/bush (offside rear suspension)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail52,520 miles (+2,766)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,520 miles
- Test number
- 127765346490
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisorySlight play noted in a pin/bush (offside rear suspension)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,754 miles (+1,587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 49,754 miles
- Test number
- 846473641500
- AdvisoryBoth number plates slightly deteriorated
Pass48,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 48,167 miles
- Test number
- 825131394271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,167 miles (+2,005)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,167 miles
- Test number
- 797521194249
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,162 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 46,162 miles
- Test number
- 365565203384
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail46,162 miles (+2,432)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,162 miles
- Test number
- 266145503356
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass43,730 miles (+8,837)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 43,730 miles
- Test number
- 417227982253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside front tyre deteriorated
Pass34,893 miles (+12,843)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 34,893 miles
- Test number
- 375251101364
- NoteNearside front tyre has a slightly damaged side wall
- NoteNearside front tyre slighty worn on outer edge
Pass22,050 miles (+5,142)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 22,050 miles
- Test number
- 343233240367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,908 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 16,908 miles
- Test number
- 732631139311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,823 miles (+210)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 16,823 miles
- Test number
- 760114838334
- NoteNearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged
Pass16,613 miles (+210)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 16,613 miles
- Test number
- 120481637363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 16,403 miles
- Test number
- 440134536411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S6 SAB
- Does S6 SAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 SAB is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S6 SAB?
- The MOT on S6 SAB is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S6 SAB done?
- S6 SAB was recorded at 86,465 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,697 miles a year.
- Has S6 SAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S6 SAB has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S6 SAB 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 SAB find?
- S6 SAB passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; oil leak, but not excessive.
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