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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

S7 AAXMOT history

S7 AAX is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 4 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 253,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
253,677 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 AAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 AAX was last recorded at 253,677 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,676 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 253,677 miles
  • 2024 – 253,676 miles
  • 2023 – 230,134 miles
  • 2022 – 216,527 miles
  • 2021 – 200,941 miles
  • 2020 – 191,539 miles
  • 2019 – 176,539 miles
  • 2018 – 166,776 miles
  • 2017 – 157,456 miles
  • 2016 – 148,147 miles
  • 2015 – 140,572 miles
  • 2014 – 131,394 miles
  • 2013 – 127,452 miles
  • 2012 – 125,230 miles
  • 2011 – 123,048 miles
  • 2010 – 107,073 miles
  • 2009 – 86,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,677 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,677 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    253,677 miles
    Test number
    925447176986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail253,676 miles (+9,668)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,676 miles
    Test number
    905596241036
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rtear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass244,008 miles (+13,874)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    244,008 miles
    Test number
    115082220047
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass230,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    230,134 miles
    Test number
    867214123277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail230,134 miles (+13,607)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,134 miles
    Test number
    513181282968
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass216,527 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    216,527 miles
    Test number
    796150959681
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail216,527 miles (+15,586)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,527 miles
    Test number
    744680665408
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass200,941 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    200,941 miles
    Test number
    803501049589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail200,940 miles (+9,401)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,940 miles
    Test number
    953192872709
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded running down near side of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass191,539 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    191,539 miles
    Test number
    803053938616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail191,430 miles (+14,891)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,430 miles
    Test number
    153247896140
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  12. Pass176,539 miles (+9,763)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    176,539 miles
    Test number
    365103058357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass166,776 miles (+9,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    166,776 miles
    Test number
    215595025965
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass157,456 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,456 miles
    Test number
    962228610961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail157,447 miles (+9,300)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,447 miles
    Test number
    881812922926
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass148,147 miles (+7,575)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    148,147 miles
    Test number
    417841693731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass140,572 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    140,572 miles
    Test number
    738131955048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail140,569 miles (+9,175)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,569 miles
    Test number
    798700155068
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass131,394 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    131,394 miles
    Test number
    719607254061
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre going bald on inner edges
    • NoteOil leaks

  20. Fail131,394 miles (+3,942)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,394 miles
    Test number
    739767554092
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre going bald on inner edges
    • NoteOil leaks

  21. Pass127,452 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    127,452 miles
    Test number
    897276053070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,230 miles (+2,182)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    125,230 miles
    Test number
    618988722034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail123,048 miles (+15,975)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,048 miles
    Test number
    897972341398
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre side wall split

  24. Pass107,073 miles (+20,930)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    107,073 miles
    Test number
    802937940387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,143 miles
    Test number
    320858939395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 AAX

Does S7 AAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S7 AAX expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S7 AAX?
The MOT on S7 AAX expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S7 AAX done?
S7 AAX was recorded at 253,677 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 11,108 miles a year.
Has S7 AAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 AAX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S7 AAX 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 S7 AAX find?
S7 AAX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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